Blanchard, OK (May 22, 2024) – A motorcyclist lost his life in a traffic accident in Blanchard on Tuesday evening, May 21. He was identified as 20-year-old Austin Stokes. Stokes was involved in a head-on crash with a van on McClain County Line Road near 353rd Street. The cause of the accident has not been reported at this time. Police in Blanchard continue to investigate.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims as we hope for their full recovery.
Oklahoma Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcyclists are some of the most vulnerable travelers on the road at any given time. They often sustain serious or even fatal injuries when they become involved in accidents due to traveling with little to no protection against the force of fast-moving, heavy vehicles. On average, in the United States, nearly 6,000 motorcyclists end up losing their lives in traffic collisions each year. Sadly, the majority of these crashes happen due to the actions of negligent drivers.
Negligent driving has become a problematic issue in the United States, especially in the past decade. Drivers who operate their vehicles while distracted, fatigued, intoxicated, or at unsafe speeds often cause accidents that end in injuries and fatalities. Over half of motorcycle accidents are caused by drivers who do not see motorcyclists due to distraction.
When you or a loved one have been hurt in a traffic collision caused by a negligent driver, you deserve to be able to recover without having to worry about money. You should not have to pay for the medical expenses related to your injuries, which is why we suggest working with a motorcycle crash attorney in Oklahoma City.
At Milly Daniels Law, our team has been working for decades to help crash victims and their loved ones recover. We will stop at nothing to get you the financial compensation and justice you need and deserve at this time. Do not hesitate to call our firm at (405) 768-2570 to discuss how we can help you recover.
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