2-vehicle crash at SW 9th and SW Coombs near Lawton kills 1

Posted on Monday, August 26th, 2024 at 11:44 pm

LAWTON, OK – An elderly man died Monday morning after a two-vehicle crash at an intersection just southwest of Lawton, reports Texoma’s Homepage.

The incident happened just before 8:30 a.m. at Southwest 97th Street and Southwest Coombs Road, which is northeast of Pecan Cemetery.

Police say that a northbound 2001 Toyota 4Runner crashed into an eastbound 2016 Mazda 3 when the driver of the Toyota failed to heed a stop sign at the intersection.

Bystanders helped to free the unrestrained driver of the Toyota, identified as 79-year-old Jimmy Roach, after he became pinned in the vehicle. Roach later died after transport to a local hospital.

Medics transported one adult and one child from the Mazda to the hospital with non-critical 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 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.

Categories: Car Accidents

Tags: Lawton, Oklahoma City

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