DUI driver flees police, causes fatal crash at SW 29th and S Miller

Posted on Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024 at 3:23 am

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – A 46-year-old woman died Saturday from injuries sustained in a rear-end collision in southwest Oklahoma City, reports News on 6.

The accident happened at night in the area of Southwest 29th Street and South Miller Avenue, which is just north of Esperanza Elementary School in the Industrial Heights neighborhood.

Police say that the driver of a gray Chrysler 300 evaded pursuing officers when they attempted to stop him for reckless driving.

The vehicle then rear-ended a silver Ford Explorer, causing the latter vehicle to overturn. The impact of the collision threw the driver of the Ford from her vehicle, causing fatal injuries. Authorities identified her as Patricia Marse.

The driver of the Chrysler was arrested at the scene on suspicion of DUI.

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.

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