Overland Park, KS (July 24, 2024) – On Tuesday, July 23, there were confirmed injuries after a car accident in the Overland Park area. The collision was reported on US-69 SB near W. 103rd Street early that afternoon around 1:39 p.m. At least one person involved in the accident 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. Local law enforcement officials are managing an ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash, 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.
Distracted Driving Crashes in Kansas
One of the riskiest things you can do when operating a vehicle is to drive while distracted. Between 2017 and 2021, there were about 14,000 documented fatal distracted driving incidents in the United States alone. A combined 3,522 people lost their lives to distracted driving in 2021. According to statistics, distracted drivers take their eyes off the road around 10 percent of the time, which greatly increases the likelihood of a dangerous crash. The issue of distracted driving has gotten worse recently, as seen by the fact that in Kansas in 2022, distracted drivers were involved in about 17 percent of all auto accidents. Speak with a knowledgeable attorney if you or a loved one is hurt in an accident so that you can create a strong compensation case.
You want to ensure your personal injury claim is as strong as possible. That means working closely with a respected Kansas car accident lawyer can maximize your recovery. The legal team at Bretz Injury Law has a proven history of helping crash victims pursue full recoveries. Contact our offices today at 620-524-0080.
