Osage County, OK (April 9, 2024) – An Osage County accident resulted in one fatality on Monday, April 8, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol reports.
The Oklahoma Highway 99 incident happened on Monday at around 11:30 a.m., according to the OHP, south of County Road 5238. A 79-year-old man was taken from the scene to a hospital in Tulsa, where the OHP determined he had later passed away. One car entered oncoming traffic and apparently struck the victim’s car, and other injuries were reported, though the total number of victims is unknown. An investigation proceeds in the meantime.
We want to offer our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased victim. Our thoughts are with the injured victims in hopes of their complete recovery.
Fatal Car Accidents in Oklahoma
In Oklahoma, there are tens of thousands of auto accidents annually. Unfortunately, driver carelessness is the primary cause of most accidents in Oklahoma and the United States. Distracted driving, in particular, has grown to be a major problem in the nation, claiming the lives of over 20,000 people annually.
These kinds of incidents often leave victims with serious injuries, confine them to hospitals, and prevent them from returning home or seeing their loved ones. And across the United States, the cost of medical treatment for severe collision injuries often reaches the tens of thousands of dollars. These situations may leave victims deeply in debt and give them a great deal of worry and distress. It may require a significant investment of time, money, and energy.
If you have recently lost a family member, you should contact a wrongful death lawyer in Osage County who can help you recover financially. You deserve to be able to gather financial compensation for the losses and damages that may have resulted from your loved one’s crash. You should never have to worry about money at a time like this, which is why our law firm is here to help.
At Milly Daniels Law, we have been helping crash victims and their loved ones for over three decades. The financial burdens you may face now may be too much to bear, along with the loss of your family member. Allow our law firm to handle the financial aspect while you focus on grieving and recovery. We will guide you through the often complex legal process and work to get you the financial compensation that you need and deserve. Call Milly Daniels Law at (405) 768-2570 to talk to a skilled wrongful death lawyer who can help you through this trying time.
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