Blackwell, OK - Six Hurt in Semi-Truck Collision on I-35

Blackwell, OK (March 15, 2025) - There were multiple confirmed injuries after a serious pileup crash in the Blackwell area on Friday, March 14. The accident took place on Interstate 35 near mile marker 219.5 that afternoon. Local reports revealed that the crash occurred as the driver of a pickup truck slowed on the highway due to a dust storm. 

It was then that a tractor-trailer crashed into the rear of the pickup, followed by a third vehicle after another car slowed for the accident. Emergency crews were quickly dispatched to provide the necessary aid. Six people were injured and required hospitalization. At this time, no updates on their conditions have been provided. The area was closed for several hours as local authorities worked the scene. No additional information on the incident is currently available. Local law enforcement officials are handling the ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash. 

Our best wishes go out to the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their swift recovery.

Tractor-Trailer Crashes in Oklahoma

Semi-trucks are all over the road, and Oklahoma plays an important part of the country's transportation system. This is because Oklahoma is in the middle of the country, and a lot of large trucks carry goods and supplies across the state's highways. In the United States, there are more than 500,000 big truck accidents every year. Over 5,000 people are killed in these accidents, and many more are seriously hurt. In Oklahoma, 654 people died in large truck crashes in 2020, up from 640 the previous year. A lot of these accidents involved semi-trucks. The number of people hurt in truck crashes went up from 1,914 in 2019 to 1,563 in 2020.

You need to be ready to pursue a strong claim for recovery by working closely with a trained and caring legal team. This can help better protect your legal rights as you fight for the compensation you need and deserve to achieve an optimal recovery.

A serious trucking accident can jeopardize your ability to lead a normal life. You do not want to find yourself on your own going up against a large trucking company and its team of attorneys. Our competent Blackwell truck accident lawyer at Calvert Law Firm will be ready to fight for you during this difficult time.

No one should be left alone coping with the overwhelming aftermath of a truck crash. We will be by your side unconditionally as you face the intricate claims process to collect compensation for your injuries. Call the offices of Calvert Law Firm today at 405-848-5000 to get started on your case.