Overland Park, KS (September 26, 2024) – On Wednesday, September 25, there were confirmed injuries after a car accident in Overland Park. The collision was reported at the intersection of Riley Street and W. 135th Street that night around 7:03 p.m. At least one person involved in the crash suffered injuries.
At this time, the number and severity of the resulting injuries have not been determined. Emergency responders were dispatched to provide aid to the involved parties. The circumstances leading to the crash are still unknown. The area was temporarily closed while emergency crews were present. No updates on the conditions of the injured parties have been provided. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is being managed by local law enforcement officials, and more information will be released as it continues.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Kansas High-Speed Collisions
You put yourself and everyone else on the road in danger when you exceed the speed limit. It’s well known that speeding increases the risk of a serious auto accident. Speeding makes it much harder to control a vehicle, and when the roads are wet, it’s even more difficult. Speeding drivers killed more than 12,000 people in the United States in 2021—that’s more than 33 people every day. Nearly 22 percent of deadly high-speed collisions involve wet or slippery roadways. It can be hard to get back on your feet on your own after a major car accident. It’s important to be ready to fight for your payment claim with the help of a skilled lawyer.
You must do everything in your power to protect your legal rights after a life-changing auto accident, and it is always in your best interests to work closely with a skilled Kansas car accident lawyer to get the most out of your case. The legal team at Bretz Injury Law has helped countless crash victims pursue full recoveries, and we are ready to get to work on your case. Call us today at 620-524-0080.
