Wrong-way crash on I-35 at E Britton in NE OKC injures 2

Posted on Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024 at 1:55 am    

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – A five-vehicle crash along the interstate in northeast Oklahoma City injured two people on Saturday, reports News 9. 

The accident happened in the evening on I-35 at East Britton Road, which is southwest of River Oaks Golf Club and north of the junction with I-44.

Police say that a southbound driver lost control of their vehicle, crossed the median divider, and collided with four northbound vehicles.

Medics transported a total of two people to an area hospital with undisclosed injuries.

The cause of the crash has not yet been determined. The wrong-way driver claims to have lost control when another southbound driver “cut him off.” It’s not yet clear if the driver at fault will face charges.

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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