Multi-vehicle collision on Hwy 51 in Coweta kills 1, hurts 2

Posted on Saturday, August 19th, 2023 at 2:38 am    

COWETA, OK – One person died and two others were hospitalized Thursday after an accident involving five vehicles along the highway in Coweta.

According to News on 6, the incident happened just after 1 p.m. along Highway 51 on the outskirts of Coweta almost to Broken Arrow.

Police have not yet shared any details about the accident except to say that it blocked the highway for hours while crews investigated and worked to clear the scene.

A male driver died in the accident, and medics transported two other drivers to the hospital with unspecified injuries.

The investigation is ongoing. Our team of writers will work to update the blog if and when we learn more about the circumstances of 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 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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