Tulsa, OK (April 11, 2024) – A crash on Monday evening involving a white Hyundai sedan and a Tulsa fire truck took two lives. A woman and a girl were killed in the accident that happened at around 5:30 p.m. on 41st Street near New Haven Avenue. Reports show the fire truck was responding to a structure fire while headed west on 41st Street with its lights and sirens on when the collision occurred. The Hyundai and the firetruck collided at the intersection, causing the car to go off of the road, roll, and come to rest on a utility pole. The firefighters inside the truck sustained no injuries and immediately started life-saving measures on the occupants of the vehicle. A 5-year-old girl and 23-year-old female passenger were taken to an area hospital where they were pronounced deceased.
Police in Tulsa continue to investigate. We want to offer our sincere condolences to the family or families of the deceased victims at this time.
Oklahoma Traffic Collisions
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 Tulsa 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.