Overland Park, KS (August 14, 2024) – On Tuesday, August 13, there were confirmed injuries following a traffic accident in the Overland Park area. The accident was reported on Interstate 35 NB near Interstate 635 late that evening around 10:36 p.m. The injured parties were treated by attending medical personnel at the scene.
The circumstances leading to the collision have not yet been determined. Ambulances were available to transport the injured parties to local hospitals for further support. The area was temporarily closed while emergency crews were present. Tow trucks were later dispatched to clear the site of the resulting wreckage and other debris to reopen the roadway. No further information on the accident is currently available. Local law enforcement officials are handling the ongoing crash investigation.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Kansas Distracted Driving Accidents
In Kansas, using a phone while operating a vehicle is a dangerous habit that has become commonplace. Distracted driving is also increasingly contributing to the nation’s catastrophic auto accidents. You can go the entire length of a football field in the time it takes to send a single text message at highway speeds. In a recent year, Americans suffered about 400,000 serious injuries and over 3,200 fatalities as a result of distracted driving. Using a GPS gadget, sending texts, and chatting with other drivers are examples of distracted driving. An unintentional crash is much more likely as a result of any of these careless acts. After a major collision, you could find it challenging to recover on your own. It is usually advised that you collaborate closely with a skilled legal team to get the most out of your recovery.
An Overland Park car accident lawyer can help you pursue a strong claim to get the most out of your case. The trained legal team at Bretz Injury Law has a proven history of helping injured parties pursue successful recoveries. If you are ready to work on your case, contact us at 620-524-0080 to get back on the path to a full recovery.
