Driver dies after multi-car crash on Turner Turnpike in north Jones
Posted on Friday, October 21st, 2022 at 6:03 pm
OKLAHOMA COUNTY, OK — One person died Thursday afternoon after a multi-vehicle wreck on Turner Turnpike in north Jones, according to KFOR.
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol said the fatal collision occurred on the eastbound lanes near mile marker 143, east of North Hiwassee Road.
A preliminary investigation indicates one vehicle hit another, which sent the second vehicle crashing into a third. Officials said the driver of the third vehicle fled the scene moments after.
The driver of the first vehicle suffered serious injuries and was rushed to an area hospital, where they were later pronounced deceased.
No other injuries have been reported at this time.
Investigators have since determined the cause to be “unsafe speed” for the conditions at the time.
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.
