Crews respond to double-fatality crash at 44th and Rancho
Posted on Tuesday, April 15th, 2025 at 2:24 am
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – A fiery accident at a busy intersection in south-central Oklahoma City killed two people early Sunday morning, reports KOCO News 5.
Emergency teams were called to the area of Southwest 44th Street and Rancho Drive shortly after 2:30 a.m. This is northeast of Will Rogers International Airport and near Highlander Community South.
Police say that a white Chevrolet pickup truck crashed into a flatbed wrecker after fleeing an earlier crash that occurred near 44th and Blackwelder. The collision caused a fuel leak, which ultimately triggered the wrecker to ignite.
The unrestrained driver of the Chevy was ejected and died after transport to an area hospital. A passenger from the Chevy also succumbed to their injuries at the hospital.
Authorities have not released the names of the victims.
The driver of the wrecker was not hurt in the crash.
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.
