Overland Park, KS (February 29, 2024) – On Thursday, February 29, at least one person suffered injuries following a crash in Overland Park. The accident took place at the crossing of W. 135th Street and Antioch Road at around 1:26 p.m. Emergency responders were quickly dispatched in order to provide aid to the involved parties.
The extent of the resulting damages was not included in the initial reports. Ambulances were present to transport the injured parties to a local hospital. No further updates on the conditions of the crash victims have been provided.
An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is being managed by local law enforcement officials. No further information has been provided at this time. 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 Accidents in Kansas
We all see speeding drivers on Kansas roads. Every year, thousands of people nationwide lose their lives in high-speed collisions. Speeding drivers have been linked to over one-third of recorded road fatalities in the past 20 years. Statistics show that more than 20,000 people are injured and hundreds are killed by speeding drivers each year in Kansas. Speeding significantly raises the likelihood of a collision for many reasons, and if a driver speeds and causes a serious collision, you should pursue a claim for compensation with the help of a trained attorney.
You can never really prevent a crash from happening. It just takes a few seconds for a reckless driver to cause a life-changing crash, leaving you with serious injuries in the process. You need to be prepared to take legal action in order to protect your legal rights during this time. This often involves partnering with a qualified car crash lawyer. The trained legal team at Bretz Injury Law will be able to help you at each stage of your recovery. Contact an Overland Park personal injury lawyer today at 620-524-0080.
