Recent Oklahoma Serious Vehicle Accident Injury News from Self & Associates
Provided as a public service for all Oklahoma Residents
Below are recent headlines and brief news article summaries about car, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian and other serious vehicle accidents in Oklahoma City, Tulsa, and cities and counties across Oklahoma.
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Bicyclist injured during crash in Moore - KOKH
OKC Fox reports that an adult bicyclist was seriously injured Sunday evening after being struck by a car near Southwest 4th Street and Howard Avenue in Moore (Cleveland County). The bicyclist was transported by ambulance to a hospital in serious condition. Moore police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision. (Source: OKC Fox)
Summary based on publicly available reporting aggregated through Google News, or from local Oklahoma news sources. Original article linked above.
Child critically injured in junior sprint heat race crash in Oklahoma City - KOKH
OKC Fox reports that a 12-year-old racer suffered life-threatening injuries after a junior sprint car crashed and caught fire Friday night at I-44 Speedway in Oklahoma City (Oklahoma County). Witnesses said the sprint car rolled onto its side before igniting. According to the family, the child sustained third-degree burns over much of his body and remains on life support. (Source: OKC Fox)
Summary based on publicly available reporting aggregated through Google News, or from local Oklahoma news sources. Original article linked above.
California man dead after Creek County crash - KTUL
The Oklahoman reports that two pedestrians were killed in separate overnight crashes in northeast Oklahoma City (Oklahoma County). One fatal crash occurred near Interstate 35 and Northeast 36th Street, where two pedestrians were struck by a vehicle, killing one and critically injuring the other. In a separate incident, another pedestrian was fatally struck elsewhere in northeast Oklahoma City. Both crashes remain under investigation. (Source: The Oklahoman)
Summary based on publicly available reporting aggregated through Google News, or from local Oklahoma news sources. Original article linked above.
OHP investigating semi crash on eastbound I-44 east of South Yale Avenue - News On 6
News On 6 reports that the Oklahoma Highway Patrol is investigating a crash involving a semi-truck on eastbound Interstate 44 just east of South Yale Avenue in Tulsa (Tulsa County). The crash temporarily shut down portions of the interstate and caused significant traffic delays before the roadway was reopened. Authorities continue investigating the cause of the collision. (Source: News On 6)
Summary based on publicly available reporting aggregated through Google News, or from local Oklahoma news sources. Original article linked above.
Pocasset woman dies after crash at Purcell intersection - KOKH
OKC Fox reports that 74-year-old Nelda Idle of Pocasset died after a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of 180th Street and May Avenue near Purcell in McClain County. Investigators say Idle failed to stop at a stop sign and was struck by another vehicle. Two passengers in her vehicle and the other driver were injured. (Source: OKC Fox)
Summary based on publicly available reporting aggregated through Google News, or from local Oklahoma news sources. Original article linked above.
1 dead, 1 airlifted after head-on crash between Ram 5500 and semi near Grandfield - KSWO 7News
KSWO reports that an Oklahoma Department of Transportation worker was killed Tuesday morning after being struck by a vehicle while standing near an ODOT truck on the shoulder of U.S. Highway 62 west of Snyder in Kiowa County. The worker was pronounced dead at the scene, and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol is investigating the fatal crash. (Source: KSWO)
Summary based on publicly available reporting aggregated through Google News, or from local Oklahoma news sources. Original article linked above.
Motorcyclist injured in crash with car in NW OKC - News 9
News 9 reports that a motorcyclist was injured Saturday night after colliding with a car near Northwest 39th Expressway and North Sterling Avenue in Oklahoma City (Oklahoma County). Emergency crews responded to the scene and transported the rider to a hospital for treatment. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash. (Source: News 9)
Summary based on publicly available reporting aggregated through Google News, or from local Oklahoma news sources. Original article linked above.
Pawnee man killed in crash near railroad crossing - KOKH
OKC Fox reports that 32-year-old Dustin Laffoon of Pawnee was killed Thursday evening in a crash near a railroad crossing on U.S. Highway 412 in Garfield County. According to investigators, one vehicle was stopped at the crossing with its flashers activated when Laffoon's vehicle struck it from behind. Laffoon died from his injuries, and the crash remains under investigation. (Source: OKC Fox)
Summary based on publicly available reporting aggregated through Google News, or from local Oklahoma news sources. Original article linked above.
Two injured after fiery crash near Del City - News 9
News 9 reports that a crash on Interstate 40 in southeast Oklahoma City (Oklahoma County) caused significant traffic delays Tuesday morning. Emergency crews responded to the scene, resulting in lane closures and congestion while authorities worked to clear the roadway. Police continue investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision. (Source: News 9)
Summary based on publicly available reporting aggregated through Google News, or from local Oklahoma news sources. Original article linked above.
Rollover crash on I-40 after car hits arrow board - KFOR.com
KFOR reports that a rollover crash occurred on Interstate 40 in Oklahoma City after a vehicle struck an Oklahoma Department of Transportation arrow board. The impact caused the vehicle to overturn, prompting emergency crews to respond and temporarily close lanes while the scene was cleared. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash. (Source: KFOR)
Summary based on publicly available reporting aggregated through Google News, or from local Oklahoma news sources. Original article linked above.
Pawnee man killed in Garfield County crash - News 9
News 9 reports that 32-year-old Dustin Laffoon of Pawnee died Thursday evening after a crash on U.S. Highway 412 near a railroad crossing in Garfield County. Investigators say traffic had stopped for an approaching train when Laffoon's vehicle struck the rear of another vehicle. Laffoon died from his injuries, while others involved were treated for non-life-threatening injuries. (Source: News 9)
Summary based on publicly available reporting aggregated through Google News, or from local Oklahoma news sources. Original article linked above.
Crash into southwest Oklahoma City light pole claims life of driver - KOCO
KOCO reports that one person was hospitalized Wednesday night after a vehicle crashed into a light pole near Southwest 29th Street and South Agnew Avenue in Oklahoma City (Oklahoma County). Emergency crews responded to the scene and transported the driver to a hospital. Authorities are investigating the circumstances that led to the crash. (Source: KOCO)
Summary based on publicly available reporting aggregated through Google News, or from local Oklahoma news sources. Original article linked above.
Injuries reported after car and 3-wheeler collide along I-35 in southeast Oklahoma City - KOCO
KOCO reports that a crash on northbound Interstate 35 near Southeast 15th Street in southeast Oklahoma City (Oklahoma County) caused significant traffic delays Thursday morning. The collision blocked multiple lanes, creating a backup stretching for several miles before emergency crews cleared the scene and traffic gradually returned to normal. (Source: KOCO)
Summary based on publicly available reporting aggregated through Google News, or from local Oklahoma news sources. Original article linked above.
Injuries reported after wreck along I-35 in southeast Oklahoma City - KOCO 5
KOCO reports that a crash along northbound Interstate 35 in southeast Oklahoma City (Oklahoma County) caused significant traffic delays during the morning commute. Emergency crews responded to the scene, leading to lane closures and a multi-mile backup before conditions began to improve. Details regarding injuries have not been released as authorities continue investigating the incident. (Source: KOCO)
Summary based on publicly available reporting aggregated through Google News, or from local Oklahoma news sources. Original article linked above.
12-year-old loses hand, suffers eye injuries in Tulsa fireworks accident - News On 6
News On 6 reports that a 12-year-old boy suffered the loss of a hand and severe eye injuries after a mortar-style firework exploded before he could throw it in north Tulsa (Tulsa County). Tulsa police say an 11-year-old also suffered lacerations. Both children were hospitalized, and authorities are urging families to use extreme caution with fireworks. (Source: News On 6)
Summary based on publicly available reporting aggregated through Google News, or from local Oklahoma news sources. Original article linked above.
McAlester man killed in two-vehicle crash in McIntosh County - fox23.com
FOX23 reports that 35-year-old Tyler Brown of McAlester was killed late Friday in a two-vehicle crash on southbound U.S. Highway 69, less than two miles north of Exit 9A in McIntosh County. Oklahoma Highway Patrol says Brown died at the scene, no other injuries were reported, and the cause of the collision remains under investigation. (Source: FOX23)
Summary based on publicly available reporting aggregated through Google News, or from local Oklahoma news sources. Original article linked above.
Teen taken to hospital after multi-vehicle crash on I-40 in Yukon, OKCFD says - KOCO
KOCO reports that a 1-year-old child died Saturday evening after being struck by a vehicle in a driveway near Southwest 59th Street and South May Avenue in Oklahoma City (Oklahoma County). Emergency responders transported the child to a hospital, where the child later died. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the tragic incident. (Source: KOCO)
Summary based on publicly available reporting aggregated through Google News, or from local Oklahoma news sources. Original article linked above.
One critically injured in three-car crash on westbound I-40 near Yukon - KOKH
KOCO reports that a 1-year-old child died Saturday evening after being struck by a vehicle in a driveway near Southwest 59th Street and South May Avenue in Oklahoma City (Oklahoma County). Emergency responders transported the child to a hospital, where the child later died. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the tragic incident. (Source: KOCO)
Summary based on publicly available reporting aggregated through Google News, or from local Oklahoma news sources. Original article linked above.
Oklahoma mother loses fingers in firework accident, urges families to use caution - News 9
News 9 reports that a Tuttle mother is warning others about the dangers of fireworks after a Roman candle malfunctioned while she was protecting her 7-year-old daughter. Jessica Kies suffered severe burns and traumatic injuries that resulted in the loss of two fingers. She is sharing her story in hopes of preventing similar tragedies during the holiday season. (Source: News 9)
Summary based on publicly available reporting aggregated through Google News, or from local Oklahoma news sources. Original article linked above.
ODOT worker killed in vehicle-pedestrian crash on U.S. Highway 62 in Kiowa County - KSWO 7News
KSWO reports that an Oklahoma Department of Transportation worker was killed Tuesday morning after being struck by a vehicle while standing near an ODOT truck on the westbound shoulder of U.S. Highway 62, about five miles west of Snyder in Kiowa County. The worker was pronounced dead at the scene, and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol is investigating the fatal crash. (Source: KSWO)
Summary based on publicly available reporting aggregated through Google News, or from local Oklahoma news sources. Original article linked above.
One person airlifted to Plano hospital after single-vehicle crash in Coal County - KXII
KXII reports that one person was critically injured early Monday morning in a single-vehicle crash in Coal County. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, a vehicle driven by 23-year-old Sean Hilfer left North 3775 Road, struck a culvert and a tree. A passenger was airlifted to a hospital in Plano, Texas, while the driver and three other occupants were not injured. The crash remains under investigation. (Source: KXII)
Summary based on publicly available reporting aggregated through Google News, or from local Oklahoma news sources. Original article linked above.
Teen, man killed after being struck by cars in northeast OKC - The Oklahoman
The Oklahoman reports that two pedestrians were killed in separate crashes overnight in northeast Oklahoma City (Oklahoma County). One fatal crash occurred near Interstate 35 and Northeast 36th Street, where two pedestrians were struck by a vehicle, killing one and seriously injuring the other. In a separate incident, another pedestrian was killed after being struck elsewhere in northeast Oklahoma City. Both crashes remain under investigation. (Source: The Oklahoman)
Summary based on publicly available reporting aggregated through Google News, or from local Oklahoma news sources. Original article linked above.
