2 teens injured in rollover crash on 29th St near SE Choctaw
Posted on Friday, September 2nd, 2022 at 11:59 pm
OKLAHOMA COUNTY, OK — Two 17-year-olds were hospitalized Thursday night after a single-vehicle rollover collision in southeast Choctaw, according to News9.
The accident happened on a span of Southeast 29th Street between Indian Meridian Road and South Triple X Road.
Few details have been provided, but Choctaw Police said a vehicle traveled off the roadway and crashed into multiple trees before flipping onto its roof.
Crews had to use the Jaws of Life extrication tools to remove both teens, who were pinned and trapped in the wreckage.
Both the victims were transported to a local hospital, where, as of this writing, the passenger remains in the ICU with undisclosed injuries. Officials said the driver, who suffered a few broken bones, has since been released.
No further information has been shared, but officials said wet weather conditions appear to have contributed to the wreck.
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.
