Teen killed in car vs. semi crash on I-35 SB in Norman

Posted on Tuesday, May 9th, 2023 at 3:05 am    

NORMAN, OK – An 18-year-old died on Saturday morning after his sports car collided with an 18-wheeler along the interstate in Norman, reports KFOR News 4. 

The incident happened around 9 a.m. near the intersection of southbound I-35 and Tecumseh Road, which is just southwest of the Armed Services Reserve Center Norman.

The investigation thus far indicates that the teen’s 2009 Chevy Corvette crashed into a semi-truck on I-35. The driver of the Corvette, identified as Riley Johnson, died at the scene of the accident. It is unclear if the driver of the semi-truck sustained injuries.

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

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