Lawrence, KS (September 11, 2024) – At least one person suffered injuries in the aftermath of a car wreck in the Lawrence area on Monday, September 9. The accident happened on W. 6th Street that afternoon around 3:20 p.m. Emergency responders were quickly dispatched to render aid to the involved parties.
The roadway was temporarily closed as paramedics were present to support the crash victims. The circumstances leading to the collision have not yet been determined. The injured parties were provided aid by attending medical personnel before being transferred to a local hospital for further treatment. No updates on the conditions of the involved parties have been provided. The area was later reopened to outside traffic after tow trucks were able to remove the resulting wreckage and other debris. No additional information on the crash is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident 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.
Kansas Reckless Driving Crashes
Reckless driving can take many forms, with the most common examples being distraction and speeding. Everyone on the road is less safe when people are driving while distracted. Between 2017 and 2021, there were about 14,000 fatal accidents involving distracted driving across the country. In 2021 alone, 3,522 people died in the United States because of distracted driving. Any amount of distraction makes it more likely that you will be in a crash that could change your life, and the most recent data shows that distracted drivers will take their eyes off the road about 10 percent of the time. In the past few years, distracted driving has become a bigger problem. In 2022, about 17 percent of all car crashes in Kansas were caused by distracted drivers. If you or a loved one is unfairly hurt in a vehicle, you need to be ready to pursue a claim for compensation with the help of a qualified Lawerence car accident lawyer. Contact the offices of Bretz Injury Law today at 620-524-0080.
