Overland Park, KS (September 12, 2024) – On Wednesday, September 11, at least one person suffered injuries following a traffic accident in the Overland Park area. The collision occurred that afternoon around 1:49 p.m. on US-69 NB near W. 103rd Street. There were confirmed injuries at the scene, and emergency responders were quickly dispatched to render the necessary medical aid.
The injured parties were provided aid at the scene before being transferred to a local hospital by ambulance. The circumstances leading to the collision have not yet been determined. No updates on the conditions of the involved parties are currently available. The area was closed for several hours as a result of the crash, and emergency crews worked to clear the scene and reopen the roadway to outside traffic. No further updates have been provided. Local law enforcement officials are in charge of the ongoing accident investigation.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Distracted Driving Crashes in Kansas
Distracted driving is reckless, and using a cell phone on the road is illegal in many states. Distracted driving is now the main cause of most fatal car accidents in the United States. When traveling on the highway, you can travel the length of a football field in the time it takes to send a single text. Over 3,200 Americans died and almost 400,000 were seriously hurt because they were driving while distracted in a single year. Using a GPS, sending texts, and talking with passengers are all examples of distracted driving. Any of these careless actions could make it more likely that an accident will happen. If you were in a major accident, you deserve compensation to cover your injuries and other damages. You should always work closely with a trained legal team to pursue the strongest claim possible. The team of Overland Park car accident lawyers at Bretz Injury Law is ready to fight to defend your legal rights. Contact our offices today at 620-524-0080 to get started on your claim.
