Oklahoma City, OK (October 13, 2024) – A woman was killed in a fatal hit-and-run collision near Oklahoma City on Sunday afternoon, October 13. Information from local reports shows the incident occurred on the H.E. Bailey Turnpike when a woman was on the side of the road trying to help her father whose vehicle had broken down the day before. An automobile swerved off of the roadway and struck the woman and continued without stopping. The driver was later apprehended by police, who reported the man thought he had hit a bird. Police in Oklahoma City continue to investigate the details of the tragic accident.
We want to offer our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased victim.
Oklahoma Pedestrian Crashes
Every year, millions of auto accidents happen in the United States. Approximately six million yearly crashes happen here, with about three million people who sustain injuries and 40,000 who lose their lives per year. In the state of Oklahoma, tens of thousands of accidents happen each year that injure thousands and take the lives of hundreds. In one recent year, over 70,000 traffic collisions were reported in the state.
Moreover, just under 20% of reported traffic collisions in the United States today involve pedestrians. Sadly, about 6,000 pedestrians are killed per year in US traffic accidents. Because pedestrians are always traveling with no protection, they often suffer severe injuries or even lose their lives in accidents. Unfortunately, over half of pedestrian crashes are caused by drivers who are acting negligently.
When you or a loved one have been hurt in an accident, it is important to be able to determine how the collision took place, especially if you know it was caused by another person. Negligent drivers cause millions of auto collisions every year. More than 90% of reported car wrecks in America are caused by the actions of negligent drivers. The most common types of negligent driving today include fatigue, speeding, distraction, and intoxication.
Pedestrians are some of the most vulnerable travelers on the roadways in America today. Often, pedestrians suffer severe or even fatal injuries when they become involved in traffic accidents.
If you or a loved one of yours were recently injured in an accident, you should be able to recover without having to go broke paying bills related to medical care, vehicle repairs, and other damages that may have resulted from your crash. If you determine that you were not at fault for your crash, you may qualify for financial compensation when you work with a skilled lawyer. You can file a personal injury claim with the help of a trusted attorney and get the money you need to pay for all of the damages you may be facing at this time.
The lawyers at Milly Daniels Law have made it our professional duty and goal to help injured accident victims like you recover after their wrecks. We wish to help you recover physically, emotionally, and financially after your life was turned upside down by a serious auto accident.
Losing a loved one is the only thing worse than being hurt in an accident yourself. If you lost a loved one in a crash caused by negligence, you deserve compensation to help you pay for funeral costs and more. No one should have to worry about money at a time like this, which is why working with an attorney may be in your best interest at this time. You can reach our car crash attorneys in Oklahoma City at (405) 768-2570 to discuss how we can help you.
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