Overland Park, KS (August 30, 2024) – There were confirmed injuries in the aftermath of a car accident in the Overland Park area on Thursday, August 29. The accident was reported that morning around 6:42 a.m. on Interstate 435 NB near Quivira Road. At least one person involved in the crash was hurt, but the severity and number of the resulting injuries have not yet been determined.
The injured parties were provided aid at the scene by attending medical personnel. Those requiring further support were later transferred to a local hospital for further support. At this time, the circumstances leading to the accident have not yet been provided. The area was closed for several hours while emergency crews were present, and tow trucks were quickly dispatched to clear the scene and reopen the road to outside traffic. No further information is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is in the hands of 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
Using a phone behind the wheel is against the law. However, more and more drivers will admit to engaging in this reckless habit. Distracted driving is becoming a bigger cause of fatal car accidents in Kansas and across the country. In the time it takes to send a single text message, you could travel the length of a football field, which is more than enough to cause a life-changing crash. Things like texting, talking to a passenger, and fiddling with the GPS are all examples of distracted driving, and each of these habits can take your focus off the road and greatly increase the risk of a crash. It is a simple fact that if you take your eyes off the road, you’re more likely to get into a crash. It might be hard to get better on your own after a serious accident. An Overland Park car accident lawyer at Bretz Injury Law can help you pursue a full recovery during this tough time. Call us today at 620-524-0080.
