Crash in NW Caddo County kills female motorcycle passenger

Posted on Tuesday, September 5th, 2023 at 5:57 pm    

CADDO CO., OK – A motorcycle driver sustained serious injuries, and his passenger died Sunday after a crash along the interstate just west of Hydro.

According to KFOR News 4, the incident occurred just before noon on I-40 between Weatherford and Hydro.

Police say that Arthur DeJesus of Whittier lost control of his Harley Davidson motorcycle and crashed along I-40 just west of Hydro and south of Dead Women Crossing.

Whittier suffered head injuries in the crash and went by air ambulance to a hospital in Oklahoma City.

His passenger, identified as Leah DeJesus, died at the scene of the accident.

The investigation is ongoing.

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.

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