Overland Park, KS (October 11, 2024) – On Thursday, October 10, a serious car crash in the Overland Park area required support from local paramedics. The collision occurred early that afternoon, around 2:06 p.m., at the corner of Lowell Avenue and W. 101st Street. At least one person involved in the crash was hurt, but the number and severity of the resulting injuries have not been determined.
Emergency crews were quickly dispatched to the scene to render the necessary aid. The injured parties were treated at the scene before being transferred to local hospitals by ambulance for further support. No updates on the conditions of the injured parties have been provided. Tow trucks were needed to clear the site of the resulting debris and reopen the area to outside traffic. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is being managed by local law enforcement officials.
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 is very dangerous, but a lot of people do it. From 2017 to 2021, there were about 14,000 fatal accidents across the country caused by drivers who were not paying attention. A combined 3,522 people died in the United States in 2021 in distracted driving crashes. About 10 percent of the time, distracted drivers will have their eyes off the road, which makes it more likely that they will be in a serious accident. In 2022, almost one-seventh of all car crashes in Kansas were caused by distracted drivers. This shows that the problem of distracted driving has grown over the past few years. Talk to an experienced lawyer about how to build a strong case for relief if an accident hurts you or someone you care about. When you work closely with a competent Overland Park personal injury lawyer, you’ll be in the best possible position to get the most out of your case. Contact the offices of Bretz Injury Law today at 620-524-0080 to get started on your case.
