Overland Park, KS (March 31, 2024) – A crash with injuries was reported in the area of Overland Park on Saturday, March 31. The accident was reported on Interstate 635 NB near Merriam Drive late that night at around 11:40 p.m. Emergency crews were quickly dispatched in order to render the necessary aid to the involved parties.
At least one person involved in the crash was hurt, but the number and severity of the related damages have not been determined. The injured parties were treated at the scene before being transferred to local hospitals for further treatment. The area was temporarily closed while local authorities worked to clear the scene. Tow trucks were later dispatched in order to clear the resulting debris and reopen the roadway. No further information on the crash is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash 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.
Kansas Car Accidents
A serious car crash can happen at almost any time. Statistics show that car crashes are the leading contributor to death and serious injury in the state of Kansas, and many in the state are killed and hurt on the roads every single day. According to findings from the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT), there were 57,598 car accidents involving 90,045 vehicles in the state in 2021. These collisions involved a combined 123,796 individuals. That year was the fourth-deadliest in the past decade for Kansas roads. It is important that you are ready to protect your legal rights after a serious crash. That starts with working closely with a trained lawyer who can help you pursue a claim during this difficult time.
You do not want to take any chances with your recovery in the aftermath of a serious collision. Only a trained Overland Park car crash lawyer will be able to get you the full value of your case. Contact the offices of Bretz Injury Law today at 620-524-0080 to get to work on your claim with the help of a trained lawyer.
