Man, 35, killed in Valentine’s Day pursuit-crash in Ardmore

Posted on Tuesday, February 17th, 2026 at 12:13 am

ARDMORE, OK – A 35-year-old man was killed as a result of a pursuit that ended in a crash in the area of Interstate 35 and Holiday Drive on Saturday, on Valentine’s Day.

The incident unfolded when a Love County deputy tried to pull over the 35-year-old man, who was driving, according to KTEN.

The driver, later identified as Candelario Salinas, complied. There, a deputy discovered an open container of alcohol in Salinas’ vehicle and asked that he step out of the vehicle.

Salinas refused and drove away, which prompted a pursuit. Salinas was said to have driven over 120 mph and turned his headlights off before crashing his vehicle.

Salinas did not wear a seatbelt and was thrown from his vehicle, and died a short time later.

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: Car Accidents

Tags: Ardmore, Oklahoma City

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