1 killed, 2 injured in two-vehicle collision in Panola
Posted on Wednesday, September 16th, 2026 at 9:00 pm
PANOLA, OK – One person died and two others were injured in a two-vehicle collision in Panola, News on 6 said.
The crash happened over the weekend, east of Hugle Road. Oklahoma Highway Patrol said the incident unfolded when a driver, a 12th-grade student at Red Oak Public Schools, crashed their vehicle into a deer on an eastbound lane.
The teenage driver veered into the westbound lane and crashed into another vehicle occupied by two student-athletes at Eastern Oklahoma State College.
The two student-athletes were identified as Ethan Girdner, a soccer player at the college and the driver of the westbound vehicle, and his passenger, Georgia Francicelli, a softball player at the college.
Girdner, unfortunately, died from his injuries, while Francicelli was rushed to the hospital in serious condition.
The high school driver was also injured, although their current physical condition was not disclosed.
This information is presented as a way to help keep our community safer and is not meant to be taken as legal advice.However, the Oklahoma car accident attorneys at the Abel Law Firm have helped clients secure financial compensation for their medical bills, lost wages, and other expenses. If you or someone you love has been injured in an accident involving another vehicle, contact us today for a free consultation.
