Oklahoma City, OK (April 8, 2024) – Late on Saturday night, Oklahoma City Police responded to an incident involving a vehicle and a horse-drawn carriage at Reno Avenue and Lincoln Boulevard.
According to OKCPD, a driver struck three horse carriages around midnight. At the time of the collision, the driver of the car was reportedly intoxicated. One woman fell from one of the carriages and became stuck below as a consequence of the crash’s impact. She was taken to the hospital by the Oklahoma City Fire Department after suffering injuries, though it’s unclear if any other victims were hurt in the crash. An investigation is ongoing and active in the interim.
Our thoughts go out to the injured victims and their families.
Car Accidents in Oklahoma
Annually, there are over 70,000 vehicle accidents in the state of Oklahoma. Thousands are injured, and hundreds are killed in these incidents. Sadly, millions of vehicle accidents occur annually across the United States, resulting in tens of thousands of fatalities as well as millions of injuries. More than 7,500 people are injured in auto accidents every day, and more than 100 of them die.
Moreover, several factors might lead to an auto accident, such as poor driving conditions, malfunctioning vehicles, and careless driving. Still, the majority are the result of careless driving. According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, almost 93% of US vehicle collisions result from drivers’ careless behavior. Over the last decade, driver distraction has emerged as the primary factor contributing to most traffic accidents in the United States, with speeding, alcohol, and exhaustion coming in close second.
Determining the cause of an auto accident is crucial if you or a loved one sustains injuries. You should consult with a vehicle accident lawyer, particularly if you believe someone else was at fault for your collision. Here at Milly Daniels Law, our skilled personal injury lawyers in Oklahoma City have worked for years to help crash victims and their loved ones recover. We will make sure you can get the justice and compensation you deserve so you can focus on your recovery and healing. Call our office at 405-768-2570 to talk to a skilled attorney about how we can help you and yours today.
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