Overland Park, KS (October 17, 2024) – A serious car accident in the Overland Park area required support from local paramedics on Wednesday, October 16. The incident was reported that morning around 7:30 a.m. at the intersection of W. 81st Street and Mastin Drive. At least one person involved in the crash 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.
Kansas Distracted Driving Accidents
All over the country, driving while distracted has become one of the leading causes of deadly car accidents. There were 84 auto accidents in Kansas last year that were caused by drivers who were not paying attention. Statistics show that drivers who are distracted take their eyes off the road more than 10 percent of the time. Texting is one of the worst offenses, and at high speeds, you could easily drive across a football field in the time it takes to send one text message. Nearly in six fatalities in distracted driving crashes are outside of a car. If a careless driver hurts you and you want to get full compensation, make sure you can file a personal injury claim with the help of a skilled attorney.
Your very way of life is at risk after a crash, and the steps you take to be made whole again can determine your future. When you work with a respected Overland Park personal injury lawyer, you will be in the best position to achieve a full recovery. Contact the offices of Bretz Injury Law today at 620-524-0080 to get back onto the path of a full recovery.
