Macomb, OK (September 19, 2024) - On Tuesday, September 17, a passenger was killed after a collision in the Macomb area. The fatal accident was reported in Pottawatomie County. Local reports revealed that Ethan Elrod was driving a car when it crashed for unknown reasons.
Emergency responders were quickly dispatched to the scene to provide aid to the involved parties. The airbags reportedly did not deploy in the impact. A passenger, later identified as Trinity Russell, sustained fatal injuries in the impact and was later pronounced dead. Neither Elrod nor the other passenger in the vehicle were injured. The area was temporarily closed while emergency crews were present. No additional information on the deadly accident is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the fatal crash is being managed by local law enforcement officials.
We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
In the United States, car crashes are the leading cause of death and serious injury, and Oklahoma is no exception. You never know what a reckless driver will do behind the wheel, and most accidents on American roads are caused by careless driving. There are more than six million car accidents reported annually on American roads. These accidents hurt more than three million people and kill tens of thousands more. There were more than 65,000 reported crashes in Oklahoma in 2020, resulting in 624 deaths and 34,921 injuries. You need to be ready to take action after a serious crash by pursuing a personal injury claim with the help of a qualified legal team.
A deadly crash is never easy, and when you lose someone you care about, the last thing on your mind is pursuing legal action. However, a wrongful death claim can give you and your family the compensation you need to recover. A trained Macomb wrongful death lawyer will be ready to help you during this difficult time. The competent legal team at Calvert Law Firm is ready to get to work on your case. Contact our law offices today at 405-848-5000.
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