Lawrence, KS (August 19, 2024) – On Saturday, August 17, there were confirmed injuries following a traffic accident in the Lawrence area. The crash was reported at the corner of Barker Avenue and E. 23rd Street at around 11:31 a.m. The injured parties were treated by attending medical personnel at the scene before being transferred to local hospitals.
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.
Distracted Driving Accidents in Kansas
It’s a bad habit to use a phone while driving in Kansas, and distracted driving is becoming a bigger factor in deadly car crashes nationwide. In the time it takes to send one text message, you could drive at highway speeds the length of a football field. Distracted driving resulted in over 3,200 fatalities and nearly 400,000 serious injuries to Americans in a recent calendar year. Distracted driving includes actions like texting, conversing with a passenger, and tinkering with the GPS. You run a higher risk of getting into an accident when you take your eyes off the road. It might be difficult to recover on your own following a traumatic injury. You can get assistance from a skilled legal team during this difficult time.
A Kansas car accident lawyer from Bretz Injury Law is here to help you if you or someone close to you is injured by a reckless driver. You do not want to find yourself in a difficult situation dealing with worsening injuries and mounting debts if you are unable to succeed in your case. Contact our offices today at 620-524-0080 to get started on your case.
