Motorcyclist killed in wrong-way crash at County Line Rd and 353rd in Blanchard

Posted on Thursday, May 23rd, 2024 at 3:07 am    

BLANCHARD, OK – A motorcyclist died Tuesday evening in a wrong-way collision along County Line Road in Blanchard, reports KOCO News 5.

The incident happened around 6:30 p.m. at the intersection of McClain County Line Road and 353rd Street, which is north of OK-4 and west of OK-76.

Police say the northbound motorcyclist entered the southbound lane of traffic and collided head-on with a southbound van.

Medics transported the biker, identified as 20-year-old  Austin Stokes, to the hospital, where they died from injuries sustained in the accident.

A passenger from the van went to the hospital with unspecified 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.

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