2 killed, 3 injured in wrong-way collision near US-77 and E CR 1550

Posted on Tuesday, October 8th, 2024 at 12:46 am

GARVIN CO., OK – Two people died, and three people sustained injuries in a wrong-way collision along the highway just north of Pauls Valley on Friday, reports OKC Fox 25.

The accident occurred in the area of US-77 and East County Road 1550, which is just west of Pauls Valley Lake and east of I-35.

Police say that for unknown reasons, a southbound vehicle entered the northbound side of US-77 and crashed head-on into a northbound vehicle.

The northbound driver died at the scene of the accident along with a teen girl from his vehicle. Authorities identified the driver as 39-year-old Christopher Pierri.

Two additional teens from the northbound vehicle went to the hospital with unspecified injuries.

Medics transported the 29-year old wrong-way driver, identified as William Miranda, to an area hospital with critical injuries.

A full investigation is underway.

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.

Categories: Car Accidents

Tags: Garvin County, Oklahoma City

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