Overland Park, KS (May 13, 2024) – At least one person was hurt after a car crash in the Overland Park area on Sunday, May 12. The collision occurred on W. 75th Street that morning around 3:42 p.m. There were confirmed injuries at the scene, but the number and severity of the related damages have not been determined.
Emergency responders were quickly dispatched to the scene to render aid to the involved parties. Those requiring further support were later hospitalized by ambulance. The area was temporarily closed while authorities worked to clear the scene. Tow trucks were needed to remove the resulting debris and reopen the area to outside traffic. No further information on the accident 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 Distracted Driving Accidents
Across the country, one of the most common causes of catastrophic auto accidents is distracted driving. In Kansas last year, there were 84 documented crashes attributed to distracted driving. Distracted driving can cause you to take your eyes off the road roughly 10 percent of the time, and texting while driving is extremely dangerous. You could easily travel the length of a football field at highway speeds in the time it takes to send one text message. This is more than enough distance and time to cause a disastrous car accident. If you are hurt by a reckless driver and want to pursue a recovery, make sure you can collaborate with a trained lawyer to get started on a personal injury claim.
You do not want to take any risks with your recovery after a serious collision. It is always in your best interests to work closely with a trained Overland Park personal injury lawyer to get the most out of your case. The legal team at Bretz Injury Law is ready to fight for you. Give us a call today at 620-524-0080 to get started on your claim.
