Overland Park, KS (April 23, 2024) – A serious auto accident in the Overland Park area on Monday, April 22, required support from local paramedics. The accident was reported that evening around 6:06 p.m. at the intersection of Antioch Road and W. 103rd Street. There were confirmed injuries at the scene.
Emergency crews were rushed to the scene to render aid to the involved parties. At this time, the number and severity of the resulting injuries have not been reported. The crash victims were later transferred to local hospitals for additional treatment. The circumstances leading to the incident have not yet been determined. The area was closed for several hours while emergency crews were present. Tow trucks were needed to clear the resulting scene of the resulting debris in order 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 the hands of local law enforcement officials.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Distracted Driving Accidents in Kansas
In the United States, distracted driving has grown to be a significant contributing cause to terrible auto accidents. In Kansas, using a phone while driving is a common habit. You can cover the distance of a football field at highway speeds in the time it takes to send one text message. Almost 400,000 Americans suffered severe injuries and over 3,200 Americans lost their lives as a result of distracted driving in just the past year. Distracted driving behaviors such as texting, talking to a passenger, and playing with the GPS while driving might raise the possibility of an unexpected crash. After a serious crash, trying to heal on your own might be challenging. If you want to pursue a compensation claim, you should work with an experienced Overland Park car crash attorney. The legal team at Bretz Injury Law is ready to fight for your full recovery. Contact our law offices today at 620-524-0038 to get started on your case.
