Man killed in head-on crash along US-59 at Brazil Loop in Shady Point

Posted on Saturday, October 19th, 2024 at 12:37 am

SHADY POINT, OK – A 74-year-old man died Tuesday in a wrong-way crash along the highway in north-central Le Flore County, reports KNWA Fox 24.

The accident happened around 5:32 p.m. on US-59 at Brazil Creek Loop. This is on the far northern outskirts of Shady Point, about 120 miles southeast of Tulsa.

Police say that for unknown reasons, the driver of a southbound 2006 Chevrolet Colorado entered the northbound lanes of the highway and collided head-on with a northbound 2022 Dodge Ram 1500.

The driver of the Chevy, identified as Terry Grizzle, died at the scene after being pinned under his pickup truck.

Medics airlifted the other driver to a Tulsa 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: Car Accidents

Tags: Shady Point, Tulsa

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