Overland Park, KS (June 9, 2024) – A serious auto accident in the Overland Park area on Saturday, June 8, required support from local emergency units. The incident was reported that afternoon around 2:32 p.m. on US-69 SB near W. 95th Street. At least one person involved in the crash sustained injuries.
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 yet. 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 of the crash 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.
Distracted Driving Crashes in Kansas
Across the country, one of the main factors contributing to fatal car crashes is distracted driving. In Kansas, there were 84 documented collisions last year that were caused by distracted drivers. Texting while driving is one of the worst distracted driving behaviors, with statistics showing that distracted drivers take their eyes off the road almost 10 percent of the time. You could easily travel the length of a football field at highway speeds in the time it takes to send one text message. This is enough distance and time to cause a disastrous car accident. If an irresponsible driver hurts you and you want to get compensated, make sure you can file a personal injury claim with the help of an accomplished lawyer.
You may be able to pursue a personal injury claim if you or someone close to you is hurt in a crash. A competent Overland Park personal injury lawyer will be ready to get to work and guide you through your case. The legal team at Bretz Injury Law has helped many people just like you make full recoveries. Contact our offices today at 620-524-0080.
