Man, woman lose lives to two-vehicle collision in Tulsa 

Posted on Thursday, August 20th, 2026 at 9:36 pm    

TULSA, OK – A man and a woman lost their lives, and four others were injured as a result of a two-vehicle collision in Tulsa on Wednesday. 

The incident occurred before 6:30 p.m. off Interstate 44 and Interstate 244, OKCFOX said. Preliminary details show that a 58-year-old man, driving west on I-44, was trying to merge onto I-244 when he went into the outside lane and crashed into a vehicle driven by a 28-year-old woman. 

The 58-year-old man, identified as Sheldon March, a Michigan resident, and the 28-year-old woman, Vica Perez, unfortunately died from their injuries. 

Four passengers between both vehicles survived and were left with unspecified injuries. 

The cause of the crash remains under investigation. 

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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