Overland Park, KS (September 19, 2024) – At least one person was hurt following a car crash in the Overland Park area on Wednesday, September 18. The collision took place on Interstate 435 WB near Lamar Avenue that morning around 11:43 a.m. There were confirmed injuries at the scene, but the extent and number of the related damages have not been determined.
The crash victims were provided aid at the scene by attending medical personnel. Those requiring additional treatment were later transferred to local hospitals for further treatment. The circumstances leading to the crash have not been disclosed at this time. No further information on the crash is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the collision is in the hands of local law enforcement officials. More updates will be released as they become available.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Distracted Driving Crashes in Kansas
Kansas’s roads are very dangerous enough, and they are even more of a risk when people use their phones while driving. There were more than 18.1 percent of crashes in the state in 2021 that were caused by distracted drivers. Over 3,000 people are killed and many more are seriously hurt every year in the United States because of this careless behavior. You might not be able to pay attention to the road if you text, talk on the phone, or even mess around with the radio. Almost 10 percent of the time, a driver who is distracted will have their eyes off the road. This makes it more likely that a major car accident will happen. When you’re trying to achieve a full recovery after a serious crash, you want to be sure that you can work closely with a team of skilled Overland Park car accident lawyers. The legal team at Bretz Injury Law has a proven history of fighting for injured parties in their pursuit of a full recovery, and we are ready to get to work on your case. Contact our offices today at 620-524-0080.
