Overland Park, KS (May 20, 2024) – On Sunday, May 19, there were confirmed injuries after a serious crash in the Overland Park area. The accident took place at the intersection of Antioch Road and Merriam Drive NE early that morning around 3:29 a.m. Emergency crews were quickly dispatched to render the necessary medical aid.
The injured parties were treated by attending medical personnel, and those requiring further treatment were later transported to local hospitals for additional support. At the moment, the number and severity of the resulting injuries have not been determined. No updates on the conditions of the crash victims have been provided. The area was temporarily closed while emergency crews were present. No further information on the accident is currently available. Local law enforcement officials are handling the ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Car Crashes in Kansas
For most people in Kansas, driving is a way of life, but the roads are not always safe. There are a lot of significant collisions in the state. Every year, hundreds of people die on Kansas’s highways. 2021 was the fourth deadliest year in the previous ten years for car crashes in the state. The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) released data showing that 381 fatal crashes occurred that year, leaving 424 people dead. Additional data reveals that 12,871 injury crashes occurred in the state, which added up to a total of 17,476 injuries. Alcohol played a part in almost 2,100 accidents that year. Being prepared to take legal action by working with an experienced attorney is essential if you or someone you love is injured in an automobile accident.
You may be able to pursue a claim for compensation by working closely with a trained Overland Park car accident lawyer. The legal team at Bretz Injury Law has a proven track record of helping injured parties pursue successful cases. Contact our offices today at 620-524-0080 to get the most out of your case.
