Flat tire causes fatal motorcycle crash on US-169 in Tulsa

Posted on Wednesday, November 20th, 2024 at 12:19 am

TULSA, OK – A 60-year-old man died Saturday in a single-vehicle motorcycle accident along the highway on the east side of Tulsa, reports KTUL News 8.

The crash happened at night on the northbound side of US-169. Authorities haven’t yet specified a cross street for the the accident.

Police say that a northbound 2009 Harley Davidson carrying two people crashed when the rear tire popped.

The motorcycle operator, identified as Harold Butler, died at the scene of the accident.

Medics transported the passenger, identified as 55-year-old Kimberley Coppedge, to an area hospital with serious injuries.

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: Motorcycle Accidents

Tags: Tulsa

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