Elderly nun killed in solo crash on OK-3 near Okarche

Posted on Saturday, January 4th, 2025 at 3:09 am

CANDADIAN CO., OK – A nun from Okarche died Thursday afternoon in a single-vehicle crash along the highway in north-central Canadian County, reports KOCO News 5.

The incident occurred shortly after 3:15 p.m. just south of Okarche on OK-3. This is about 40 miles northwest of Oklahoma City.

Police say that 74-year-old Veronica Higgins, who belonged to the Carmelite Sisters of St. Therese of the Infant Jesus, lost control of her car after having a medical episode.

Higgins’ vehicle struck a tree after leaving the highway, and she died at the scene.

There were no other passengers in the car at the time of the accident.

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: Canadian County, Oklahoma City

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