Overland Park, KS (August 9, 2024) – At least one person was hurt in the aftermath of a car crash in the Overland Park area on Thursday, August 8. The collision was reported that morning around 11:43 a.m. at the corner of Quivira Road and W. 119th Street. There were confirmed injuries at the scene, but the number and severity of the related damages have not been confirmed.
The circumstances leading to the collision have not yet been determined. Emergency responders were quickly dispatched to render aid to the involved parties. Ambulances were available to transport the crash victims to local hospitals for further treatment. The roadway was closed for several hours while emergency crews were present. Tow trucks were used to clear the scene and reopen the area to outside traffic. No further information on the accident is currently available, and more updates will be released as they become available.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Car Crashes in Kansas
In Kansas, driving is a necessary part of daily life, and car crashes continue to be the main cause of death and major injury in the state. The Kansas Traffic Crash Facts Book states that as of 2021, there have been over 57,000 documented vehicle accidents in the state, with 281 fatal crashes responsible for 424 fatalities. There were more than 12,000 collisions resulting in injuries across the state that year. Statistics show that there are around six million car accidents reported in the United States, and tens of thousands of people are killed, and over three million are injured in these accidents on average. You should always work closely with a seasoned lawyer following a serious auto accident in order to create a strong case for compensation.
It is always in your best interests to work closely with an experienced Overland Park car accident lawyer. At Bretz Injury Law, we understand that you are going through a difficult time, and our legal team wants to help. Give us a call today at 620-524-0080.
