Overland Park, KS (October 7, 2024) – There were reported injuries after a car crash in the Overland Park area on Sunday, October 6. The collision was reported that afternoon around 2:41 p.m. on US-69 SB near W. 119th Street. At least one person involved in the accident was hurt.
Emergency responders were quickly dispatched after being notified of a serious crash. At this time, the severity and number of the resulting injuries have not been determined. The accident victims were treated at the scene by attending paramedics before being transferred to a local hospital for further support. The area was temporarily closed while emergency crews were present, and tow trucks were needed to clear the resulting debris. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash 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.
Car Wrecks in Kansas
The road plays an important part in Kansas culture, but it can be a dangerous place. Statistics show that car crashes are the main cause of death and serious injury in Kansas. Nearly every day, someone is injured or killed on the state’s roads, and over six million auto accidents are reported in the United States each year. Car crashes result in about 40,000 fatalities and three million injuries nationwide on average. Nearly 90 percent of auto accidents involve driver error. This means that even the most devastating collisions are completely preventable. It would be easy to suffer life-altering injuries and substantial losses due to another person’s negligence.
The road to a full recovery can be long and difficult on your own after a serious collision. You may be able to pursue a claim for compensation by working closely with a trained Overland Park car accident lawyer. The legal team at Bretz Injury Law has a proven track record of helping injured parties pursue successful cases. Contact our offices today at 620-524-0080 to get the most out of your case. You will be glad you did.
