Overland Park, KS (September 29, 2024) – A serious car accident in the Overland Park area required support from local paramedics on Saturday, September 28. The crash was reported that morning around 11:37 a.m. on W. 135th Street near the US-69 NB on-ramp. At least one person involved in the collision suffered undisclosed injuries.
The number and severity of the resulting injuries have not been reported. Emergency responders were present to provide aid to the involved parties, and those needing further treatment were later hospitalized by ambulance. The area was closed for several hours while emergency crews were present. Tow trucks were needed to remove the resulting debris to reopen the area to outside traffic. No further information on the accident is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is in progress.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
High-Speed Collisions in Kansas
When you drive too fast, you put yourself and everyone else on the road in danger. The facts are that speeding makes it more likely that you will be in a major car accident. It’s harder to control a car at high rates of speed, and it’s even harder when the roads are wet. In 2021, speeding drivers killed more than 12,000 people in the United States. That’s more than 33 people every day. Almost 22 percent of fatal high-speed accidents happen on roads that are slippery or wet. After a major car accident, it can be hard to get back on your feet by yourself. You should be ready to fight for your payment claim with the help of an experienced lawyer.
You need to be sure that you do everything needed to maximize your recovery after a serious crash. It is always in your best interests to work closely with a qualified Overland Park personal injury lawyer to get the most out of your case. The legal team at Bretz Injury Law has a proven history of helping crash victims pursue full recoveries. Give us a call today at 620-524-0080.
