Overland Park, KS (August 21, 2024) – There were reported injuries following an auto accident in the Overland Park area on Tuesday, August 20. The incident took place on W. 160th Street at around 6:55 p.m. At least one person involved in the collision was hurt.
The involved parties were treated at the scene by attending medical personnel before being transferred to a local hospital for further support. The area was temporarily closed while emergency crews were present. The severity and number of the resulting injuries have not been determined. The roadway was later reopened to outside traffic after tow trucks were able to remove the resulting debris and wreckage. No updates on the incident are currently available. Local law enforcement officials are handling the ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Distracted Driving Crashes in Kansas
In Kansas, using a phone while operating a vehicle is a dangerous habit that has become increasingly commonplace, contributing to an increasing number of collisions each year. You could cover the length of a football field in the time it takes to send one text message when traveling at highway speeds. In a single year, distracted driving claimed the lives of over 3,200 Americans and resulted in almost 400,000 serious injuries. Texting, conversing on the phone, and using a GPS while operating a car are examples of distracted driving. Any one of these careless acts considerably raises the risk of an unintentional collision. After a major accident, you could find it challenging to recover on your own. Working closely with a knowledgeable legal team can usually help you get the most out of your recovery.
You must do everything in your power to get the most out of your case. A trained Overland Park car accident lawyer at Bretz Injury Law will be able to help you during this difficult time. Contact our offices today at 620-524-0080 to get started on your claim. You will be glad you did.
