Overland Park, KS (September 12, 2024) – There were reported injuries in the aftermath of an auto accident in the Overland Park area on Wednesday, September 11. The collision occurred early that morning around 7:21 a.m. at the intersection of W. 75th Street and Metcalf Avenue. At least one person involved in the accident was hurt.
Emergency crews were quickly dispatched to provide aid to the involved parties. The number and severity of the related damages have not been determined. The area was temporarily closed while paramedics provided aid to the involved parties. Ambulances were available to transport the crash victims to local hospitals for additional treatment. No updates on the conditions of the injured parties have been provided. 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.
Kansas Car Wrecks
In Kansas, people have to drive to go about their normal lives, and car accidents are still the largest cause of death and serious injury in the state. The Kansas Traffic Crash Facts Book says that there have been over 57,000 recorded car accidents in the state as of 2021, with 281 deadly accidents killing 424 people. That year, there were more than 12,000 accidents resulting in injuries. There are about six million reported car accidents each year on American roads. Tens of thousands of people are killed and more than three million suffer injuries in these crashes. You should always work closely with an experienced lawyer after a major car accident to build a strong compensation claim.
You have legal rights as a Kansas resident. That means you can take legal action in order to achieve a full recovery after a major car crash that leaves you with serious injuries. When you work closely with a trusted and respected Kansas car accident lawyer, you will be in the best position to get the full value of your case. Contact the offices of Bretz Injury Law today at 620-524-0080.
