3 injured in crash involving semi on Douglas Blvd near SE Guthrie
Posted on Wednesday, September 7th, 2022 at 5:42 pm
LOGAN COUNTY, OK — Three people were injured, one critically, Sunday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash on South Douglas Boulevard near southeast Guthrie, reports Guthrie News Page.
The accident happened at the intersection with Simmons Road at around 12:32 p.m.
An early investigation by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol indicates a 43-year-old Luther man was driving a 2015 Ford F-350 pickup truck southbound on Douglas Boulevard. A 44-year-old Oklahoma City man was driving a 2020 Freightliner semi-truck northbound at the same time when he veered off the roadway. Officials said as the semi overcorrected, it collided with the F-350.
The driver of the F-350 was taken to OU Medical Center with “external injuries” to his neck, arm, leg and trunk. He was listed in fair condition.
One passenger in the F-350, a 22-year-old Luther man, suffered critical injuries to his neck, trunk and leg, and was airlifted to OU Medical Center.
A juvenile passenger in the the F-350 was not reported hurt.
No injuries to the semi driver were reported, but his passenger, a 23-year-old Oklahoma City resident, was transported to OU Medical Center with undisclosed injuries. They have since been released.
A section of the road was closed for about four hours following the wreck, but was reopened by 3:50 p.m.
An investigation was in progress, but the OHP said the semi driver’s “inattention” caused the accident.
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 truck 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.
