2-vehicle crash on CR 3540 in Pontotoc Co. kills Ada woman
Posted on Tuesday, January 21st, 2025 at 2:35 am
PONTOTOC CO., OK – A 28-year-old woman sustained fatal injuries Saturday evening in a major collision in central Pontotoc County, reports KXII 12 News.
The crash happened around 7 p.m., somewhere along County Road 3540 south of Latta and southwest of Ada.
Police haven’t shared any details about the accident except to say that it involved two vehicles.
The impact of the collision threw one of the drivers from her vehicle. The unrestrained driver died after transport to an area hospital. Authorities identified the victim as Thalia Baptiste of Ada.
It’s unclear if the other driver, identified as 38-year-old Jason Gordon, sustained injuries. Officials say Gordon required extrication after becoming entrapped in his vehicle.
A full investigation is underway.