Overland Park, KS (June 22, 2024) – A serious auto accident in the area of Overland Park required support from local paramedics on Friday, June 21. The incident was reported that night around 5:12 p.m. at W. 135th Street and Nieman Road. There were confirmed injuries at the scene.
At this time, the number and severity of the resulting injuries have not been determined. Emergency crews were rushed to the scene to provide aid to the involved parties. The crash victims were later transported to a nearby hospital for additional support. The area was closed for several hours while emergency crews were present, and tow trucks were needed to remove the resulting wreckage and other debris. No additional information on the accident is currently available.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Kansas Distracted Driving Crashes
Distracted driving poses a risk to everyone’s safety on the road. Approximately 14,000 deadly distracted driving crashes were reported countrywide between 2017 and 2021. A total of 3,522 people lost their lives as a result of distracted driving on American roads in 2021 alone. The probability of being involved in a potentially dangerous incident increases when a motorist is even slightly distracted, and the latest data backs up the notion that distracted drivers lose their concentration on the road about 10 percent of the time. The prevalence of distracted driving has increased in recent years, as evidenced by the fact that in Kansas in 2022, distracted drivers were involved in about 17 percent of all auto accidents. If you or a loved one is injured in an accident and want to pursue a compensation claim, you should speak with a knowledgeable attorney.
You do not want to take any chances with your recovery after a serious auto accident. You must be ready to get the most out of your case by working with a competent Overland Park personal injury lawyer. The legal team at Bretz Injury Law is prepared to fight for you. Contact our offices today at 620-524-0080.
