Two-vehicle accident in Shawnee kills 1, injures 2

Posted on Wednesday, May 7th, 2025 at 2:50 am    

SHAWNEE, OK – One person died, and two others sustained injuries Sunday in a two-vehicle collision on the northwest side of Shawnee, reports Fox 25. 

Emergency teams responded to the Shawnee fatality crash shortly before 1 a.m. near the intersection of OK-3W and 45th Street. This is just south of I-40 and about 40 miles southeast of Oklahoma City.

Police haven’t yet disclosed the cause of the accident or the manner in which the two vehicles collided.

One driver died at the scene. They’ve not yet been identified.

Medics transported the other driver and a juvenile passenger to an area hospital with injuries of unknown severity.

Drivers likely faced delays along OK-3W in the area of the crash while crews gathered evidence and 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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