Multi-vehicle crash at S 129th and OK-51 in Tulsa kills motorcyclist

Posted on Thursday, June 12th, 2025 at 2:16 am    

TULSA, OK – A multi-vehicle collision on the southeast side of Tulsa fatally injured a motorcyclist on Tuesday evening, reports KJRH 2 News.

The fatal accident happened sometime before 9:45 p.m. in the area of South 129th East Avenue and the Broken Arrow Expressway, or OK-51. This is just west of Battle Creek Golf Club in Broken Arrow.

Authorities say the motorcyclist was travelling at a high rate of speed when they collided with at least two other vehicles. Police haven’t disclosed the manner in which the vehicles impacted.

The motorcycle operator, who has not yet been named publicly, died at the scene of the crash.

Medics transported one person from one of the other vehicles to an area hospital with unknown injuries.

Officials closed the eastbound side of OK-51 near South 129th East Avenue while emergency crews worked at the scene.

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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