2-vehicle collision at Hwy 70 and Tyler Rd kills 1, injures 1

Posted on Tuesday, November 21st, 2023 at 2:07 am    

MCCURTAIN CO., OK – A 22-year-old woman died on Saturday afternoon after a two-vehicle collision at an intersection between Millerton and Garvin, reports KXII 12.

The incident happened at 12:51 p.m. at Highway 70 and Tyler Road, which is just southwest of Quails Nest Tiny Village.

Police say that a southbound 2006 Ford F250 neglected to yield the right of way at a stop sign and crashed into a 2009 Dodge Journey.

The driver of the SUV, identified as Bristina Colbert, died at the scene of the accident.

Medics airlifted the 49-year-old driver of the Ford to the hospital with serious 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.

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