Overland Park, KS (August 27, 2024) – An elderly woman was fatally struck by a motor vehicle in the Overland Park area on Monday, August 26. The deadly crash was reported at the corner of 96th Terrace and Foster Street early that morning around 9:30 a.m. The 92-year-old woman was reportedly standing in a private driveway when she was hit by a vehicle backing out of a garage.
Emergency crews were rushed to the scene to provide the necessary aid to the involved parties. The injured party was transported to a local hospital in critical condition, and she was later pronounced dead. The identity of the deceased victim has not been provided at this time. The area was temporarily closed while emergency crews were present. No further information on the accident is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is in progress.
We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
Deadly Pedestrian Accidents in Kansas
Sharing the road as a pedestrian is far from safe. Pedestrians are more likely to get seriously hurt or killed in the event of a crash, and most people aren’t ready to handle the full force of a major car accident. About 40 percent of traffic deaths in Kansas City are non-drivers, and nearly 9 percent percent of these deaths are pedestrians. In Kansas City, a pedestrian is hurt or killed almost daily. Across the United States, the number of pedestrian deaths is on the rise. If you want to get the justice you are owed, you need to partner with a qualified legal team to pursue a strong wrongful death claim.
A deadly crash will change your life forever. You should not be held responsible for the reckless actions of another party. If a negligent driver caused the death of a loved one, you need to work closely with an Overland Park wrongful death lawyer. The legal team at Bretz Injury Law is ready to fight for you. Contact our offices today at 620-524-0080.
