Overland Park, KS (April 4, 2024) – On Wednesday, April 3, a serious auto accident in the Overland Park area required support from local paramedics. The collision occurred at the crossing of W. 85th Street and Switzer Road NE at around 4:50 p.m. The injured parties were provided aid at the scene by attending medical personnel.
The injured parties were provided immediate aid by attending paramedics. Ambulances were available to transport the crash victims to nearby hospitals for further support. Tow trucks were needed to clear the road of the resulting debris and reopen the road to outside traffic. No updates on the conditions of the injured parties have been provided. No additional information on the accident is currently available. Local law enforcement officials are handling the ongoing investigation into the cause of the collision.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Speeding-related Collisions in Kansas
Everybody on the road is actively at risk from speeding drivers. There is an excellent reason why there are a lot of serious auto accidents each year that are caused by high-speed crashes. Speeding significantly increases the likelihood that drivers may lose control of their cars while also greatly increasing stopping distance. Over 10,000 people countrywide lose their lives in high-speed collisions every year, in part due to this lethal combination. There is always a higher chance of catastrophic injury in high-speed crashes due to the force of impact alone. As soon as possible, get in touch with an experienced lawyer to pursue a claim for compensation.
A reckless driver can change your life at almost any time, and you can never really predict if or when you will be involved in a collision. A trained Overland Park car crash lawyer will be by your side to help you pursue a full recovery. The experienced legal team at Bretz Injury Law has a proven track record of helping injured parties from all over Kansas recover after a car accident. If you are ready to get to work on your case, contact our offices today at 620-524-0080.
