Overland Park, KS (June 9, 2024) – A serious auto accident in the Overland Park area required support from local paramedics on Saturday, June 8. The collision was reported that afternoon around 1:08 p.m. at the corner of W. 139th Street and Metcalf Avenue. At least one person involved in the crash suffered undisclosed injuries.
The number and severity of the resulting injuries have not been reported. Emergency responders were present to provide aid to the involved parties, and those needing further treatment were later hospitalized by ambulance. The area was closed for several hours while emergency crews were present. Tow trucks were required to remove the resulting 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 in progress.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Kansas Speeding-related Accidents
Whenever you speed, you become an active threat to everyone on the road. Speeding is a common behavior on Kansas roads, and statistics show that speeding motorists contribute to a high number of serious auto accidents nationwide. In the past 20 years, nearly one-third of reported traffic accidents have involved high-speed collisions. Thousands are killed each year in speeding-related crashes on American roads, with an estimated 33 people dying daily in related collisions in 2021. If you or someone close to you is hurt by a reckless driver, you may be able to recover lost compensation by filing a personal injury claim with the help of a competent lawyer.
The pursuit of a recovery after a crash is often long and difficult. You will be going up against the at-fault driver and their insurance provider, and it can seem that you will never be able to get the full compensation you are owed. Only a trained Overland Park car accident lawyer will know how to get the most out of your case. The legal team at Bretz Injury Law is ready to get to work on your case. Contact our offices today at 620-524-0080.