3-vehicle crash involving 2 semi-trucks on I-40 at MM 109 kills 2

Posted on Thursday, September 28th, 2023 at 4:20 am    

GEARY, OK – Two people died on Saturday afternoon in a three-vehicle crash involving two 18-wheelers and a Kia Soul, reports KFOR News.

The incident happened around 5:44 p.m. on the eastbound side of I-40 near mile marker 109, which is just west of Maple Elementary School.

The circumstances of the accident are still unknown. Police say it involved a 2021 Kia Soul, a 2021 Peterbilt, and a 2024 International.

Authorities identified the deceased victims as 60-year-old Gracielia Hawkins and 61-year-old Maria Daniel. Hawkins and Daniel were occupants of the Kia Soul at the time of the accident.

The two truck drivers did not require 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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