Overland Park, KS (July 5, 2024) – A serious auto accident in the area of Overland Park required support from local paramedics on Thursday, July 4. The crash was reported that morning around 2:36 a.m. on US-69 SB near W. 167th Street. There were confirmed injuries at the scene.
At this time, the number and severity of the resulting injuries have not been determined. Emergency crews were rushed to the scene to provide aid to the involved parties. The crash victims were later transported to a nearby hospital by ambulance for additional support. The area was closed for several hours while emergency crews were present, and tow trucks were needed to remove the resulting wreckage and other debris. No additional information on the accident is currently available. 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.
Kansas Car Wrecks
It is hard to know if you will be involved in a serious crash when sharing the road with another driver. In Kansas, car crashes claim hundreds of lives each year and leave countless others with serious injuries. Based on crash data, 2021 was the fourth deadliest year for auto accidents in the state during the past ten years. The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) reports that 424 persons lost their lives in 381 fatal crashes that year. Two major contributing causes to the high number of deadly crashes in the state are alcohol consumption and unrestrained passengers. If you or someone close to you is hurt in a car accident, you must be ready to pursue a claim with the help of a qualified legal team.
A competent Overland Park car accident lawyer will be ready to fight to ensure your legal rights are protected at every stage of your case. Contact the offices of Bretz Injury Law today at 620-524-0080 to get started on your claim. You will be glad that we are on your side.
