3 killed when 2 semis collide on US-270 near Oakwood
Posted on Thursday, March 16th, 2023 at 3:33 am
DEWEY CO., TX – Two truck drivers and one passenger died after their trucks collided along the highway in Oakwood on Monday afternoon, reports KFOR News.
The incident happened around 2 p.m. on US-270 near OK-51, which is between Oakwood and Seiling.
Police say that a northbound 2016 International veered into the southbound lane and struck a 1999 Peterbilt semi-truck head on.
The force of the collision caused the Peterbilt to overturn and leave the roadway. The driver, identified as 39-year-old Martin Rodriguez-Rojo, died at the scene of the accident.
The driver of the International, identified as 29-year-old Kordan Sandridge, also died at the scene of the crash.
Medics airlifted a 21-year-old passenger from the International to the hospital with life-threatening 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 trucking 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.
