Overland Park, KS (March 28, 2024) – On Wednesday, March 27, a driver was hurt after a hit-and-run crash in the area of Overland Park. The accident was reported early that morning at around 6:17 a.m. on Interstate 435 NB. Local reports revealed that a 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV driven by 40-year-old Albert Allen of Kansas City, MO was headed northbound in the middle lane of the interstate leading up to the accident.
A 2017 Chevrolet Malibu driven by 23-year-old Piper Swartz of Bonner Springs was traveling north in the third lane. The Tahoe sideswiped the Malibu, and Allen proceeded to flee the scene. Swartz suffered injuries and was taken to Overland Park Regional Hospital for treatment. No updates on the accident are currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is being managed by local law enforcement officials.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family at this time. We hope for a full recovery.
Sideswipe Crashes in Kansas
It is impossible to predict what another person will do behind the wheel, and there is little stopping someone from hitting you on the road. All it takes for a driver to swerve across the road and crash into your car. According to data from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), sideswipe collisions result in an estimated 2,500 fatalities and 27,000 injuries annually. Additionally, statistics show that over 240,000 sideswipe collisions are reported in the United States each year, making up around 7 percent of all fatal collisions nationwide. To optimize your recovery during this trying time, it is always in your best interests to work with a trained lawyer who has a proven history of handling successful personal injury claims.
You have a right to pursue compensation if you are unfairly hurt by a reckless driver on Kansas roads. However, you do not have to be alone. A qualified Overland Park car crash lawyer at Bretz Injury Law can help you every step of the way to make sure your case is handled properly from start to finish. Give us a call today at 620-524-0080.
