Overland Park, KS (August 7, 2024) – A serious auto accident in the Overland Park area on Tuesday, August 6, required support from local paramedics. The accident was reported that morning around 8:15 a.m. at the intersection of Metcalf Avenue and W. 115th Street. There were confirmed injuries at the scene.
Emergency crews were rushed to the scene to render aid to the involved parties. At this time, the number and severity of the resulting injuries have not been reported. The crash victims were later transferred to local hospitals for additional treatment. The circumstances leading to the incident have not yet been determined. The area was closed for several hours while emergency crews were present. Tow trucks were needed to clear the resulting scene of 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 the hands of 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
On Kansas’s highways, distracted driving has grown to be a serious issue. Distracted driving contributed to about 18.1 percent of traffic incidents in the state in 2021. Every year in the United States, distracted driving results in over 3,000 deaths and numerous serious injuries. Texting, conversing with a passenger, and fiddling with the radio can all be seen as driving distractions that can divert your attention from the road. Statistics show that roughly 10 percent of the time, distracted drivers will take their eyes off the road, increasing their chance of getting into a serious crash. After a collision, you must be prepared to file a lawsuit by carefully collaborating with an experienced Overland Park personal injury lawyer. The legal team at Bretz Injury Law is ready to get to work on your case. Contact us today at 620-524-0080. You will be glad that we are on your side during this difficult time.
