Overland Park, KS (April 25, 2024) – A serious auto accident in the Overland Park area on Wednesday, April 24, required support from local paramedics. The accident was reported on Interstate 35 NB near W. 87th Street NW that afternoon around 1:06 p.m. Local reports indicated that at least one person involved was hurt.
At this time, the number and severity of the resulting injuries have not been determined. The injured parties were provided aid at the scene before being transferred to a local hospital for further treatment. The area was temporarily closed while medical personnel and responding officials were present. Tow trucks were needed to clear the resulting debris and reopen the area to outside traffic. No further information on the crash is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the collision is underway.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Speeding-related Accidents in Kansas
It is difficult to predict with certainty if you will be involved in an accident that alters your life. There is always a danger that you could get into an accident when you get in a car. In Kansas, automobile accidents continue to be the leading cause of fatalities and major injuries, and there are more than six million auto accidents reported annually across the country. Statistics show that the number of serious crashes continues to rise with each passing year, with more than 40,000 recorded deaths and three million reported injuries reported annually. In Kansas, unrestrained occupants are involved in nearly half of deadly crashes. You must be prepared to collaborate closely with an experienced lawyer in order to defend your legal rights during this difficult time.
You do not have to pursue a personal injury claim on your own if you or someone close to you is seriously hurt by a reckless driver. A competent Overland Park car crash lawyer will be able to fight for your full recovery. Contact the offices of Bretz Injury Law today at 620-524-0038 to get started on your case.
