Overland Park, KS (March 26, 2024) – On Monday, March 25, at least one person was hurt following a traffic accident in the Overland Park area. The collision was reported that afternoon at around 2:04 p.m. on US-69 SB near W. 119th Street. Emergency crews were quickly dispatched to the scene to provide aid to the involved parties.
There were confirmed injuries at the scene, but the extent of the related damages has not been confirmed. The injured parties were treated at the scene before being transferred to a local hospital by ambulance. No updates on the conditions of the injured parties have been provided. The area was temporarily closed while emergency units worked to clear the scene. Tow trucks were needed to clear the scene and reopen the road to outside traffic. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is being managed by local law enforcement officials.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Speeding-related Crashes in Kansas
You put yourself and everyone else on the road in danger when you drive too fast. The chance of a catastrophic car accident is always greater when you or another driver exceed the posted speed limit. At high speeds, it is far more difficult to keep control of a vehicle, and the likelihood of an accident can rise significantly on wet or slick roads. In 2021 alone, over 12,000 fatalities in the United States were caused by speeding drivers, causing over 33 fatalities per day. Roughly 22 percent of fatal speeding-related accidents occur on icy or rainy roadways. If you or someone close to you is unexpectedly hurt in a car accident, you need to partner with a trained lawyer in order to maximize your recovery.
The steps you take after a life-changing crash will determine the rest of your life. You need to do everything in your power to make sure you can get the best outcome for your case. Contact an Overland Park personal injury lawyer at Bertz Injury Law today at 620-524-0038.
