Single-vehicle crash on Old Rd 66 in NE Caddo Co. kills 1, injures 1

Posted on Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024 at 2:52 am

CADDO CO., OK – One man sustained fatal injuries and another was hospitalized Saturday in a single-vehicle crash in northeast Caddo County, reports OKC Fox 25.

The incident happened in the morning along Old 66 Road near Bridgeport. This is about 53 miles west of Oklahoma City.

Police say that road conditions likely caused the driver of an eastbound 1956 Ford truck to lose control, leave the roadway, and hit a pole.

The driver, identified as 62-year-old Jimmy L. Wilhoit, died after transport to an area hospital.

Medics also transported a 42-year-old passenger, identified as Clayton W. Adams, to the same hospital with critical 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.

Categories: Car Accidents

Tags: Caddo County, Oklahoma City

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