Wrong-way crash on OK-7 Spur near Sulphur kills 1, injures 1

Posted on Tuesday, July 30th, 2024 at 3:01 am

SULPHUR, OK – A 64-year-old woman died Sunday from injuries sustained in a wrong-way crash along the highway in east-central Murray County, reports OKC Fox 25.

The accident happened in the evening on OK-7 Spur, which runs northeast to southwest on the northwest outskirts of Sulphur. This is about 85 miles southeast of Oklahoma City.

Police say the driver of a northbound Lincoln Navigator entered the southbound side of the highway and collided head-on with a southbound Ford F-150.

The wrong-way driver, identified as Betty Clark, died at the scene of the accident.

The driver of the Ford went to the hospital via air ambulance for undisclosed 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.

Categories: Car Accidents

Tags: Oklahoma City, Sulphur

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