Wrong-way crash along Muskogee Tpke near Tullahassee kills 1

Posted on Saturday, December 7th, 2024 at 4:32 am

WAGONER CO., OK – A 60-year-old woman sustained fatal injuries Friday in a major collision along the turnpike in southeast Wagoner County, reports Fox 23 News.

The accident occurred around 3 a.m. near mile marker 23 on the Muskogee Turnpike. This is around 45 miles southeast of Tulsa.

Police say the victim was headed eastbound when a wrong-way driver struck her vehicle head-on, killing her at the scene. Authorities identified the deceased as Jerri Glass.

Medics transported the wrong-way driver to an area hospital with non-critical injuries to the leg.

There’s no word yet regarding the cause of the collision, but 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: Wagoner County

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