2-vehicle crash at NW 178th and Penn kills 1 in north-central OKC

Posted on Wednesday, September 4th, 2024 at 3:41 am

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – A two-vehicle collision at a busy intersection in north-central Oklahoma City killed one person on Monday, reports KOCO News 5.

The accident occurred just before 5 p.m. at the intersection of Northwest 178th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, which is northeast of West Field Elementary School.

Police say that a Ford F-350 pickup truck hit a red Toyota Camry when the driver of the latter vehicle turned left on a flashing yellow arrow without yielding the right of way.

A passenger in the Toyota sustained fatal injuries. Authorities have not yet released their identity to the public.

It’s unclear if anyone else involved in the crash required hospitalization.

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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