Motorcyclist dies in single-vehicle crash on US-169 in Tulsa

Posted on Thursday, March 2nd, 2023 at 7:02 pm    

TULSA, OK – A motorcyclist died a little over a week ago when her motorcycle hit a pothole on the highway in Tulsa, and she crashed.

According to Fox 23 News, the incident happened the afternoon of Sunday, February 19th at the exit from US-169 to I-244.

The investigation indicates that the victim struck a pothole as she rode alongside her husband on the highway. The impact caused her to lose control of her bike, at which point she collided with a guardrail.

Authorities identified the victim as Kelly Stokes. They say she died at the scene of the accident.

The victim’s husband did not sustain injuries in the crash.

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 motorcycle 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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