Wrong-way driver killed in 3-vehicle crash on US-259 in Hochatown

Posted on Saturday, January 27th, 2024 at 1:52 am    

HOCHATOWN, OK – One person died, and another went to the hospital Wednesday after a wrong-way crash involving three vehicles along the highway in Hochatown.

According to KOCO News 5, the incident happened at night along the northbound side of US-259 in central McCurtain County.

The investigation indicates that the 38-year-old driver of a southbound Chevy pickup truck veered into the northbound lanes of US-259 and collided head-on with two other vehicles.

The driver of the Chevy, identified as Marc Delossantos, died after transport to a local hospital.

Medics transported another driver to the hospital with non-critical injuries.

The investigation is ongoing,

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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