Oklahoma City, OK (April 20, 2024) – A traffic accident took the lives of three people and injured two others in Oklahoma City on Saturday, April 20. Police in Del City reports the single-vehicle collision took place at the intersection of South East 15th Street near South Bryant Avenue just before 8:00 p.m. Police also reported the driver lost control and left the roadway before striking a tree. Three individuals lost their lives and two others were sent to the hospital with injuries, law enforcement reported. The victims were identified as two minors and a female adult as well as one boy and one girl. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
We want to offer our sincere sympathies to the families of the deceased.
Oklahoma Car Wrecks
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 smart phones 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 in 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.