Overland Park, KS (May 13, 2024) – On Saturday, May 11, at least one person was hurt following a car accident in the Overland Park area. The accident took place that afternoon around 12:47 p.m. at the corner of W. 137th Street and Lamar Avenue. There were confirmed injuries at the scene, but the number and severity of the resulting injuries have not been determined.
Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene to render aid to the involved parties. Those needing further support were later transported to a local hospital by ambulance. The circumstances leading to the crash have not yet been reported. The area was closed for several hours while authorities worked to clear the scene. The road was later reopened to outside traffic after tow trucks were able to remove the resulting debris. No further information on 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 Accidents in Kansas
Distracted driving has become a big issue in Kansas and is one of the leading causes of catastrophic crashes nationwide. Statistics show that each year on American roads, distracted drivers result in over 3,000 fatalities and hundreds of thousands of catastrophic injuries. Texting while driving is just one example of distracted driving on Kansas roads, but there are many other things that can divert your attention from the road. Statistics show that distracted drivers have their eyes off the road nearly 10% of the time, which is more than enough to result in a serious vehicle collision. You might be eligible to seek financial compensation by submitting a personal injury claim if you or a loved one sustains injuries in an automobile accident with the help of a trained Overland Park car crash lawyer. The legal team at Bretz Injury Law is ready to get to work on your case as soon as possible. Contact our offices today at 620-524-0080 to discuss your situation with a skilled lawyer.
