2-vehicle crash at Rte 66 North and OK-3 near Elk City kills 6

Posted on Thursday, November 23rd, 2023 at 5:18 am    

BECKHAM CO., OK – A juvenile and five adults died Tuesday afternoon after two vehicles collided along the highway just west of Elk City, reports KOCO 5. 4

The incident happened just after 3 p.m. in the area of Route 66 North and State Highway 34, which is just west of Elk City Motorsports Park.

Police say that the accident involved a Toyota Sienna and a 2021 Ford F-250, though they haven’t yet disclosed the cause of the crash.

The collision killed five adults and one unrestrained juvenile from the Toyota. Authorities have not yet released the victims’ identities.

Medics transported a second unrestrained juvenile and an adult to the hospital.

The driver of the Ford did not sustain injuries in the collision.

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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