2-vehicle crash on US-62 near Duke kills 3, injures 1

Posted on Saturday, February 8th, 2025 at 3:42 am

JACKSON CO., OK – One adult and two juveniles died Thursday in a two-vehicle collision along the highway in northwest Jackson County, reports Texoma’s homepage.

The accident happened shortly before 4 p.m. near US-62 and 1940 Road. This is just east of the city of Duke and about 153 miles southwest of Oklahoma City.

Police haven’t yet specified the cause of the crash or the manner in which the two vehicles impacted.

Authorities pronounced the driver of one of the vehicles and two juvenile passengers deceased. They identified the adult as 36-year-old Landreth Emswiler.

Medics airlifted a young boy from the same car to an area hospital with critical injuries.

It’s unclear if the two occupants of the other vehicle sustained 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.

Categories: Car Accidents

Tags: Jackson County

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