Overland Park, KS (September 26, 2024) – A serious auto accident in the Overland Park area on Wednesday, September 25, left at least one person injured. The crash was reported that afternoon around 3:53 p.m. at the intersection of W. 89th Street and Metcalf Avenue. There were confirmed injuries at the scene.
The injured parties were provided aid by attending medical personnel, and those needing additional treatment were later transferred to a local hospital by ambulance for further support. The number and severity of the resulting injuries have not been determined at this time. The area was closed for several hours while emergency crews were present, and tow trucks were needed to remove the resulting debris and other wreckage. No further information on the incident is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is being handled by local law enforcement officials.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Kansas Car Wrecks
A car accident can happen at almost any time on the road, and it’s difficult to know what a driver will do behind the wheel. At least a hundred people die and a lot more are badly hurt in car accidents in Kansas every year. Unfortunately, statistics show that the number of fatal collisions is on the rise. In 2021 alone, the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) reports that 381 crashes killed 424 people across the state. Drunk drivers and unrestrained passengers are involved in the most deadly Kansas car accidents. If you or someone close to you gets hurt in a car accident, you should be ready to claim with the help of an experienced team of lawyers.
You should be ready to seek compensation by working with an experienced Overland Park car accident attorney. The trained legal team at Bretz Injury Law is prepared to take on your case and fight for the full recovery that you are owed. Contact our offices today at 620-524-0080 to get started on your case with the help of an experienced lawyer.