Overland Park, KS (April 11, 2024) – There were confirmed injuries after a car crash in the Overland Park area on Wednesday, April 10. The collision was reported at the intersection of 119th Street and Indian Creek Parkway late that afternoon around 5:21 p.m. At least one person involved in the crash was hurt.
Emergency responders were rushed to the scene to render aid to the involved parties. At this time, the number and severity of the resulting injuries have not been determined. The crash victims were transferred to local hospitals after being treated by attending medical personnel. The area was temporarily closed while emergency crews were present, and tow trucks were needed to clear the resulting debris to reopen the road to outside traffic. No further information on the accident is currently available.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Car Crashes in Kansas
The road can be a dangerous place, but driving is a way of life for the majority of Kansas residents. Every year, hundreds of people pass away on Kansas roads, and the state reports a large number of serious collisions. In the last ten years, 2021 was the fourth deadliest year reported on Kansas roadways. Data from the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) revealed that 424 individuals died in 381 fatal crashes that year, and the state saw 12,871 injury collisions, resulting in 17,476 injuries overall. Alcohol was involved in over 2,100 accidents in Kansas that year. If you or a loved one gets hurt in a car accident, you must be ready to file a lawsuit by consulting with a qualified lawyer.
You should not try to handle your recovery on your own after a life-changing crash. It is key that you work closely with a trained Overland Park personal injury lawyer to protect your legal rights and maximize your recovery. The legal team at Bretz Injury Law is prepared to get to work on your case. Contact our law offices today at 620-524-0080 to discuss your case with a trained attorney.
