Man killed in solo crash on W 181st St in Mounds

Posted on Wednesday, May 31st, 2023 at 7:20 pm    

MOUNDS, OK – One person died Tuesday from injuries sustained in a solo crash on Monday along a roadway in eastern Creek County.

According to News on 6, the incident happened late Monday night on the eastbound side of West 181st Street South between I-75 and South 49th West Avenue.

Police say the victim struck a culvert after losing control of his vehicle and leaving the roadway. The vehicle then overturned, trapping the driver.

Medics extricated the victim from the wreckage and took him to a local hospital, where he died the following afternoon.

Authorities identified the victim as Jose Ricardo of Tulsa.

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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