Wrong-way crash at Reno and North Mustang kills 1, injures 1
Posted on Thursday, December 28th, 2023 at 3:07 am
YUKON, OK – One person died, and another person went to the hospital Sunday in a two-vehicle wrong-way crash at a busy Yukon intersection, reports News 9.
The incident happened just after 8:30 p.m. near the intersection of Reno Avenue and North Mustang Road, which is just south of I-40.
The investigation thus far indicates that an eastbound vehicle entered the westbound lanes of traffic on Reno Avenue. A westbound pickup truck struck the car, causing it to ignite.
The driver of the wrong-way vehicle died at the scene of the accident. Authorities have not yet released their identity to the public.
Medics transported a passenger from the wrong-way vehicle to the hospital with unspecified 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.
