Avant, OK - Motorcyclist Dies in Collision on OK-11

Avant, OK (December 10, 2024) - A two-vehicle crash outside of Avant on Friday, November 6, ended in the death of a motorcyclist. The fatal collision took place on OK-11 late that evening somewhere in Osage County. Local reports revealed that the victim, 19-year-old Andrew Shay Havens, was headed east on a motorcycle at the time of the crash. 

At the same time, 21-year-old Steven Gage-Lane Hughes was driving a Chevrolet Colorado pickup truck traveling westbound on the highway. Both vehicles came into contact near a curve on the road and collided. Emergency responders were quickly dispatched to provide aid to the involved parties. Havens suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene by attending medical personnel. Local law enforcement officials are managing an ongoing investigation into the cause of the incident. 

We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. 

Oklahoma Fatal Motorcycle Accidents

Riding a motorcycle leaves you exposed to the dangers of the road, and riders are overwhelmed in deadly collisions nationwide. In 2020, more than 5,500 bikers died on U.S. roads, and more than 180,000 were hurt in crashes and taken to emergency rooms. A motorcycle rider is 30 times more likely to die in an accident than someone in a passenger car. About 20 percent of car accidents cause injuries or deaths, compared to 80 percent of motorcycle crashes. Teenagers and adults under 40 are about 20 times less likely to be hurt in car crashes than those the same age. Most motorcycle deaths happen very often on city streets, during the daytime when the roads and streets are busy and hectic. Moreover, even though wearing a helmet lowers the risk, 60 percent of deaths still happen when helmets are worn. 

If someone close to you is killed in a motorcycle crash, you may be able to be made whole for any resulting damages. A trained team of Avant motorcycle accident lawyers can help you pursue all possible legal options to obtain the fullest compensation available in your case. Contact the offices of Calvert Law Firm today at 405-848-5000 to get started on your wrongful death claim.