Oklahoma City, OK (April 18, 2024) – Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene of an accident in Oklahoma City on the morning of April 18. Officials report the wreck happened near Hefner Road and Meridian Avenue at approximately 6:00 a.m. One woman sustained critical injuries and was transported to an area hospital for treatment. Multiple vehicles were involved in the wreck and the injured woman had to be extricated from her vehicle. She remains in critical condition at a local medical center.
Police in Oklahoma City continue to investigate the details of the accident.
Oklahoma Auto Accidents
Every year, commercial truck accidents happen over 500,000 times in the United States. In 2021, there were 523,796 incidents reported involving large trucks in the US. This is a 20% increase from the previous year. This figure includes 5,700 large trucks that were involved in fatal crashes in 2021, which is an 18% increase from 2020.
When large truck crashes occur, they often end in severe injuries or fatalities. The average semi truck is about 20 to 30 times larger and heavier than the average passenger vehicle, posing a serious threat when they become involved in traffic accidents together.
Unfortunately, a large percentage of truck accidents in the US are caused by the actions of negligent truck drivers. Because semi-truck drivers are often working long, grueling hours to meet deadlines set by their employers, they often engage in negligent behavior like driving while fatigued, distracted, or even intoxicated.
If you or someone you love were recently hurt in a traffic accident, you deserve to be able to recover without having to worry about money. Losing someone you love is even more devastating than being hurt yourself. If you have recently lost a loved one, a wrongful death lawyer can help you recover financially. Call a truck accident attorney in Oklahoma City from Milly Daniels Law to learn about how we can help you at this time. You can reach our firm 405-768-2570 to learn more about how we can help you at this time.
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