Single-vehicle crash on I-344 WB near N Council Rd kills driver

Posted on Wednesday, July 10th, 2024 at 1:59 am    

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – A 53-year-old man died Monday in a single-vehicle crash along the interstate in northwest Oklahoma City, reports News 9.

Around 3:32 p.m. emergency crews reported to the westbound side of I-344, or the John Kilpatrick Turnpike, in the area of Council Road for reports of a major accident.

Police say that for unknown reasons, the victim’s vehicle departed the interstate and collided with a concrete culvert.

The driver, identified as Justin Weathers, died at the scene of the crash.

Motorists likely experienced delays along I-344 in the area of the accident while crews worked to clear 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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