Overland Park, KS (March 23, 2024) – There were reported injuries after a car crash in the Overland Park area on Friday, March 22. The collision was reported that afternoon at around 2:29 p.m. at the corner of Glenwood Street and W. 115th Street. At least one person involved in the crash was hurt.
Emergency responders were quickly dispatched after being notified of a serious auto accident. At this time, the severity and number of the resulting injuries have not been determined. The crash victims were treated at the scene by attending paramedics before being transferred to a local hospital for further support. The area was temporarily closed while emergency crews were present, and tow trucks were needed to clear the resulting debris. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash 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.
Distracted Driving Crashes in Kansas
There are many serious risks associated with distracted driving. Across the country, more than 14,000 people lost their lives in distracted driving crashes from 2017 to 2021. A combined 3,522 people were killed in 2021 alone. If you do not pay full attention to the task of driving while behind the wheel, it can greatly increase your risk of being involved in a life-changing auto accident. Statistics show that drivers who are distracted will have their eyes off the road nearly 10 percent of the time. An estimated 17 percent of auto accidents in Kansas in 2022 involved driver distraction or inattention, showing how commonplace this has become on the state’s roads.
You will likely have a lot of questions about what needs to be done in order to pursue a claim for compensation following a serious auto accident. It can seem nearly impossible to achieve a full recovery on your own. Only a qualified Overland Park car crash lawyer will be able to get you the full recovery you deserve. Contact the offices of Bretz Injury Law today at 620-524-0038 to get started on your claim.
