Vehicle strikes, kills man walking bike on US-377 near CR EW1120

Posted on Wednesday, March 13th, 2024 at 6:52 pm    

SEMINOLE CO., OK – A 43-year-old man died Tuesday evening when a vehicle struck him and his bicycle along the highway near Keokuk Falls, reports KONCO 5.

The incident happened around 8:35 p.m. on the southbound side of US-377 near County Road EW1120, which is just north of the Seminole Nation Casino.

Police say the victim was walking his bike along the highway when a 2021 Ford Expedition hit him, and he died at the scene. Authorities identified the victim as Herbert Schuler.

The driver of the Ford went to the hospital with minor 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.

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