Man killed when car hits calf, overturns at NE Cache Rd and NE 80th St

Posted on Wednesday, October 16th, 2024 at 7:19 pm

COMANCHE CO., OK – A 48-year-old man died Monday when his vehicle struck livestock at an intersection in east-central Comanche County, reports KSWO 7.

The accident happened around 8 p.m. at the intersection of Northeast Cache Road and Northeast 80th Street. This is between Lawton and Marlow.

Police say that an eastbound vehicle left the roadway and overturned after hitting a calf along Northeast Cache Road. The impact of the crash threw the driver from his vehicle, and he died at the scene.

Authorities identified the victim as Todd Paul Cox.

A full investigation is underway to determine whether the calf escaped a nearby enclosure. Our team of accident writers will post updates to the blog if we learn more about what happened.

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: Comanche County, Oklahoma City

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