Overland Park, KS (September 6, 2024) – At least one person was hurt after a car crash in the Overland Park area on Thursday, September 5. The collision occurred at the corner of W. 149th Street and Floyd Lane at around 6:47 p.m. There were confirmed injuries at the scene, but the number and severity of the related damages have not been determined.
Emergency responders were quickly dispatched to the scene to render aid to the involved parties. Those requiring further support were later hospitalized by ambulance. The area was temporarily closed while authorities worked to clear the scene. Tow trucks were needed to remove the resulting debris and reopen the area to outside traffic. No further information on the accident is 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 victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Distracted Driving Crashes in Kansas
You never know what someone will do behind the wheel. Distracted driving has become one of the leading causes of serious crashes on American roads, and Kansas also has an issue with driver distraction. There were 84 accidents in Kansas linked to driver distraction in a recent year. About 10 percent of the time, drivers who are distracted will take their eyes off the road. We all know how dangerous it is to text and drive. You could drive the length of a football field on the highway in the time it takes to send one text message. This is more than enough to cause a life-changing car crash. If you or someone close to you is seriously hurt in a collision, you need to be ready to pursue a strong personal injury claim with the help of a competent legal team. An Overland Park personal injury lawyer at Bretz Injury Law is ready to get to work on your case and make sure your claim is handled properly at every stage. Contact our offices today at 620-524-0080 to get started on your claim.
