Oklahoma City, OK (September 27, 2024) – Shortly after 5:00 p.m., emergency responders were sent to the scene of a car crash in Oklahoma City.
EMS were seen helping crash victims at the wreck site on North West 23rd Street near North Tulsa Avenue. Currently, the cause of the incident remains unknown. Police in Oklahoma City continue to investigate. The road was closed for an extended time, forcing local drivers to find alternate routes. We hope for the full recovery of the injured victims.
No further information has been reported at this time.
Oklahoma Auto Accidents
Car accidents are a frequent occurrence in Oklahoma, with tens of thousands reported every year. These incidents can happen for various reasons, including adverse weather conditions and vehicle malfunctions. However, across Oklahoma and the nation, the leading cause of most collisions is driver negligence. Negligent driving has become a problematic issue throughout the country, especially over the past ten years. Due to the ever-increasing popularity and use of smartphones and other handheld technology, driver distraction has become one of the main reasons car accidents happen in the United States.
Yearly, over 94% of reported car accidents nationwide are attributed to negligent driving, a widespread and hazardous issue affecting millions of Americans annually. Shockingly, more than 6 million car crashes occur in the United States each year, with over 90% of them resulting from negligent driving behaviors such as intoxication, distraction, fatigue, or speeding, according to the NHTSA. Sadly, these accidents cause around 3 million injuries and claim over 40,000 lives annually. Car crashes rank among the top ten causes of death in the United States, with individuals aged 15-20 being particularly vulnerable.
If you or a loved one has suffered serious injuries in an accident caused by negligent driving, you may be grappling with financial, physical, and emotional challenges. At Milly Daniels Law, our team of wrongful death attorneys in Oklahoma City has extensive experience assisting crash victims and their families in obtaining compensation. If you’ve lost a loved one in a fatal accident, you may be entitled to compensation for various losses, including lost wages, pain and suffering, funeral expenses, and more. Reach out to our law office at (405) 768-2570 to discover how we can support you financially during this challenging period.