Overland Park, KS (September 26, 2024) – A serious auto accident in the Overland Park area required support from local paramedics on Wednesday, September 25. The crash was reported that evening around 7:49 p.m. on Santa Fe Drive. At least one person involved in the collision suffered undisclosed injuries.
The number and severity of the resulting injuries have not been reported. Emergency responders were present to provide aid to the involved parties, and those needing further treatment were later hospitalized by ambulance. The area was closed for several hours while emergency crews were present. Tow trucks were needed to remove the resulting debris to reopen the area to outside traffic. No further information on the accident is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is in progress.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Distracted Driving Crashes in Kansas
Distracted driving has quickly become one of the leading causes of serious crashes nationwide. A total of 84 crashes in Kansas in a recent year were caused by distracted motorists, showing just how quickly this negligent behavior has spread across the state. Recent studies have found that drivers who are not paying attention will take their eyes off the road about 10 percent of the time. Everyone knows that texting and driving is very dangerous, and you can travel the length of a whole football field in the time it takes to send a single text at highway speeds. That’s more than enough time to cause a life-changing collision. You need to consult with a personal injury lawyer who can help you file a claim if a careless driver hurts you or someone you care about to get the most out of your case.
A competent Overland Park personal injury lawyer can help you get the most out of your recovery. The legal team at Bretz Injury Law has a proven history of helping injured parties pursue full recoveries. We are ready to get to work on your case and protect your legal rights. Call us today at 620-524-0080 to get started on your case.
