Oklahoma City, OK (June 28, 2024) – A car crash happened in Oklahoma City on the afternoon of June 25. At around 4:25 p.m., emergency responders were dispatched to the scene of a car crash on MacArthur Boulevard. Several responders were observed helping the injured victims and working to clear the crash scene near West Reno Avenue. The road was closed for an extensive period while emergency responders worked in the area. Local motorists were urged to use alternate routes while the scene was occupied by emergency crews.
Our thoughts are with those involved as we hope for the full recovery of those with injuries.
Oklahoma Car Wrecks
Car crashes are one of the main reasons American citizens end up with serious injuries or even losing their lives. Throughout the nation, more than 6 million auto collisions happen yearly. These wrecks end up injuring approximately 3 million people and end the lives of around 40,000 annually. In Oklahoma specifically, more than 60,000 traffic collisions occur yearly that injure tens of thousands of people and take the lives of thousands more.
Unfortunately, American car crashes occur more than 17,000 times per day and injure around 7,500 people. More than 100 end up losing their lives daily in these wrecks. According to information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 94% of auto accidents in the United States are caused by negligent driving. Driver negligence can be displayed in countless ways, however, the top four include:
- Distraction
- Intoxication
- Speeding
- Fatigue
If you or a beloved member of your family has been hurt in a car crash caused by a negligent driver, you should be able to recover without having to worry about money. A car crash lawyer in Oklahoma City can help you file a personal injury claim so you can get the financial compensation you need and deserve.
Contact our firm, Milly Daniels Law, at (405) 768-2570 to speak to a skilled legal advocate who can help you recover.
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