Overland Park, KS (June 1, 2024) – A serious auto accident in the Overland Park area on Friday, May 31, required support from local emergency units. The incident was reported that afternoon around 1:22 p.m. at the intersection of W. 119th Street and Lamar Avenue. At least one person involved in the crash sustained injuries.
The injured parties were provided aid by attending medical personnel, and those needing additional treatment were later transferred to a local hospital by ambulance for further support. The number and severity of the resulting injuries have not been determined at this time. The area was closed for several hours while emergency crews were present, and tow trucks were needed to remove the resulting debris and other wreckage. No further information on the incident of the crash is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is being handled by local law enforcement officials.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Car Accidents in Kansas
Even though there is a lot of traffic on Kansas’s highways and interstates, research has revealed that these routes are safer than city streets, which accounted for nearly 52 percent of the state’s recorded auto accidents. This does not mean you can’t be hurt on a busy highway. Data indicates that 11 percent of crashes occurred on interstates and nearly 15 percent took place on highways. In Kansas, crashes occur over 90 percent of the time in clear weather, with 63 percent of crashes reportedly taking place during the day. To maximize the value of your case, speak with an experienced attorney if you or a loved one is injured in an accident.
Your very way of life can be at risk after being unfairly injured by a reckless driver. A skilled Overland Park personal injury lawyer will be able to fight for your full recovery. The legal team at Bretz Injury Law has a proven history of helping injured parties pursue successful recoveries. Contact our offices today at 620-524-0080 to get started on your case.
