Crash on 145th E Ave near E 21st in Tulsa kills 2 motorcyclists

Posted on Wednesday, September 4th, 2024 at 7:25 pm    

TULSA, OK – Two people died Monday in a crash involving a motorcycle and a passenger vehicle along a major Tulsa roadway, reports Fox 23.

The collision occurred at night on 145th East Avenue between East 21st and East 31st Streets, which is west of the Carl Smith Sports Complex.

Police say that a motorcycle carrying two riders overturned and slid after the operator lost control while attempting to stop for another vehicle.

Both riders died in the crash. Authorities identified them as Eliazar Villalva Jr., 25, and Erik Villalva, 20.

It’s unclear if the other driver required hospitalization.

A full investigation is underway.

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