3-vehicle chain-reaction crash on OK-351 near Broken Arrow injures 6
Posted on Wednesday, June 19th, 2024 at 3:58 am
WAGONER CO., OK – Six people went to the hospital Monday afternoon following a three-vehicle collision along the Muskogee Turnpike, reports Broken Arrow Sentinel.
The incident happened around 3:45 p.m. just east of Broken Arrow on OK-351.
Police say that the driver of a westbound 2017 Ram 1500 failed to slow for delayed traffic and rear-ended a westbound Jeep Gladiator, causing the Gladiator to hit the rear of a 2014 Nissan Pathfinder.
The driver of the Ram, identified as 20-year-old Ashton Miller, went to the hospital along with a passenger for non-critical injuries.
A driver and two passengers from the Gladiator went to the hospital with head injuries. All three of them have since been released.
The driver of the Nissan also went to the hospital with non-critical injuries.
Authorities say the cause of the crash was likely distracted driver.
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.
