Kingfisher, OK (March 17, 2024) – A teenage girl lost her life in a fatal traffic accident near Kingfisher on Friday, March 15. Reports show the crash happened on State Highway 33 when a vehicle collided under circumstances still being investigated. The driver, age 17, along with a 13-year-old passenger, survived the collision. However, one 15-year-old girl ended up losing her life. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol worked at the scene along with paramedics and other responders.
We want to offer our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
Oklahoma Car Accidents
Car accidents happen constantly in the state of Oklahoma. Every year, tens of thousands of collisions are reported in the Sooner State. These wrecks happen under countless circumstances, including bad weather and vehicle problems. However, in Oklahoma as well as across the nation, driver negligence has become the main cause of the majority of auto collisions.
Each year, throughout the country, more than 94% of reported car wrecks take place due to the actions of negligent drivers. Driver negligence is a dangerous and problematic issue affecting millions of Americans every year. Sadly, more than 6 million car crashes happen every year in the United States. When we consider that over 90% of these happen due to negligent driving, according to the NHTSA, we see that more than 5 million yearly traffic accidents happen because of drivers who are intoxicated, distracted, tired, or traveling at unsafe speeds. Unfortunately, around 3 million individuals suffer injuries in these wrecks while more than 40,000 end up losing their lives. Car crashes are one of the top ten leading reasons American citizens lose their lives, and, individuals ages 15-20 are most often killed in auto accidents in the United States.
If you or a beloved member of your family have been seriously hurt in an accident caused by negligent driving, you may be worrying about how you’re going to recover. You may be suffering financially, physically, and emotionally after you or someone you love was hurt in a serious crash. At Milly Daniels Law, our team of wrongful death attorneys in Kingfisher has been helping crash victims and their loved ones recover for decades. If you have lost a loved one in a fatal accident, you may be able to gather compensation for lost wages, pain, suffering, funeral costs, burial expenses, and more. Contact our law office at (405) 768-2570 to learn about how we can help you recover financially during this difficult time.
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