Overland Park, KS (August 7, 2024) – At least one person was injured following a traffic accident in the Overland Park area on Tuesday, August 6. The collision was reported at the intersection of Lamar Avenue and W. 141st Street that morning around 10:38 a.m. Emergency crews were rushed to the scene to render the necessary aid.
There were confirmed injuries at the scene, but the number and severity of the resulting injuries have not yet been determined. The injured parties were treated at the scene before being transferred to a local hospital for further treatment. The area was temporarily closed while authorities were present, and tow trucks were needed to remove the resulting wreckage and other debris to reopen the area to outside traffic. No further information on the accident is currently available. 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.
Kansas High-Speed Collisions
In Kansas, speeding contributed to around 6 percent of all car accidents in 2021. Even though most drivers agree that going over the speed limit by 15 miles per hour is harmful, statistics reveal that over 48 percent of drivers reported exceeding the posted limit in the last 30 days. In the state last year, speeding was a contributing factor in 282 fatal incidents and 6,922 crashes with bodily injuries. After a catastrophic car accident, you must be able to seek a complete recovery by pursuing a solid personal injury claim with the assistance of an experienced legal team.
There is too much at stake to take any chances with your recovery. A competent Kansas car accident lawyer will be able to fight by your side at every stage of your case. Contact the offices of Bretz Injury Law today at 620-524-0080. We can answer any questions that you may have about your legal rights during a free consultation, and you will be glad that we are on your side.
