Lawrence, KS (October 29, 2024) – There were confirmed injuries after a car crash in the Lawrence area on Sunday, October 27. The collision was reported at the intersection of Tam O’Shanter Drive and Kasold Drive early that morning around 10:30 a.m. At least one person involved in the crash was hurt.
Emergency responders were rushed to the scene to render aid to the involved parties. At this time, the number and severity of the resulting injuries have not been determined. The crash victims were transferred to local hospitals after being treated by attending medical personnel. The area was temporarily closed while emergency crews were present, and tow trucks were needed to clear the resulting debris to reopen the road to outside traffic. No further information on the accident is currently available.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Car Accidents in Kansas
For most people in Kansas, driving is a way of life. Unfortunately, this leads to the state’s high rate of serious crashes. Hundreds of fatalities and numerous major collisions are reported in Kansas each year. 2021 was the fourth worst year on Kansas roads in the past ten years, according to the latest crash statistics. Data from the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) reveals that 12,871 collisions resulted in injuries that year, totaling 17,476 injuries across the state and 381 fatal crashes that claimed the lives of 424 people. Alcohol was a factor in almost 2,100 of these accidents. It is important to prepare to file a lawsuit by speaking with an experienced attorney in case you or a loved one sustains injuries in an automobile accident.
The steps you take to make a full recovery are important, and one of the first things you should do is consult with a qualified Lawrence personal injury lawyer. If you are prepared to get started on your case, contact the legal team at Bretz Injury Law. You can reach our offices today at 620-524-0080 to discuss your case with a trained lawyer.
