Overland Park, KS (April 13, 2024) – On Thursday, April 11, there were confirmed injuries following a traffic accident in the Overland Park area. The accident was reported at the corner of W. 131st Street and Antioch Road late that night around 9:10 p.m. The injured parties were treated by attending medical personnel at the scene.
The circumstances leading to the collision have not yet been determined. Ambulances were available to transport the injured parties to local hospitals for further support. The area was temporarily closed while emergency crews were present. Tow trucks were later dispatched to clear the site of the resulting wreckage and other debris in order to reopen the roadway. No further information on the accident is currently available. Local law enforcement officials are handling the ongoing crash investigation.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Kansas Distracted Driving Crashes
On Kansas roads, driver distraction has grown to be a major issue. Distracted driving was a factor in 18.1 percent of Kansas traffic accidents recorded in 2021. Each year in the United States, distracted drivers claim the lives of over 3,000 people, and many more suffer life-changing injuries. Talking to a passenger, fiddling with the radio, and sending texts while driving all distract from the road. According to statistics, distracted drivers take their eyes off the road almost 10 percent of the time, which is more than enough to cause a serious crash. If you or a loved one sustains injuries in an automobile accident, you should be ready to seek compensation by working with an experienced attorney.
Your very way of life can be on the line after a life-changing auto accident. It is important that you have a qualified Overland Park personal injury lawyer on your side at every stage of your case. The trained legal team at Bretz Injury Law has a proven track record of helping crash victims pursue successful personal injury claims, and we are ready to get to work on your case. Contact our offices today at 620-524-0038.
