Pawnee Co. crash involving motorcycle, semi, and dog kills 1
Posted on Saturday, September 16th, 2023 at 12:55 am
PAWNEE CO., OK – A man died on Thursday morning after a dog ran into the path of his motorcycle on a highway near Cleveland, causing a major accident.
According to KOCO 5, the incident happened on the eastbound side of US-412 near Westport Road and just southeast of Cleveland.
Police say that a dog ran onto the highway in front of a motorcycle. The motorcycle operator, identified as 50-year-old Michael S. McKaskle, struck the dog and was then thrown from his bike and into the path of an 18-wheeler. The motorcyclist died at the scene after the semi-truck hit him.
The truck driver did not sustain injuries in the accident.
The investigation is ongoing.
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.
