Lawrence, KS (October 21, 2024) – On Saturday, October 19, there were confirmed injuries following a traffic accident in the Overland Park area. The accident was reported at the corner of W. 25th Street and Iowa Street that afternoon around 3:52 p.m. The injured parties were treated by attending medical personnel at the scene.
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 in order 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.
Car Accidents in Kansas
We have to drive every day in order to go about our normal lives. You never really know if or when you’ll be involved in a serious crash, and statistics show that car crashes are the leading cause of death and serious injury in the United States. A total of 35,766 people died in car crashes on American roadways in 2020, and a combined 5,250,837 crashes were recorded nationwide that year. There were 3,593,390 injuries in these collisions. According to statistics, intoxicated drivers were responsible for 13,695 deaths, making up nearly 35 percent of all fatal car crashes that year. Following a life-changing vehicle collision, you might be able to pursue a complete recovery claim by working with an experienced legal team to get the most out of your case.
Your ability to lead a normal life is on the line after a serious collision. It’s important that you can fight to get the most out of your case by working closely with a skilled legal team at a respected Kansas law firm. Bretz Injury Law has a proven history of helping crash victims pursue full recoveries. Contact our offices today at 620-524-0080.