Oklahoma City, OK - Collision at I-44 & SW 149th St, Injuries

Oklahoma City, OK (September 1, 2024) - At least one person sustained injuries after a car crash in the Oklahoma City area on Sunday, September 1. The accident took place on Interstate 44 SB near SW 149th Street at around 2:11 p.m. Emergency crews were rushed to the scene to provide aid to the involved parties. 

At this time, the circumstances leading to the crash have not been confirmed. There were reported injuries at the scene, but the number and severity of the resulting injuries have not yet been determined. The injured parties were provided immediate aid by attending medical personnel, and those needing further treatment were later hospitalized by ambulance. No further information on the collision is currently available. Local law enforcement officials are handling the ongoing investigation into the cause of the incident. 

Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery. 

Oklahoma Speeding-related Crashes

Data from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) shows that Oklahoma was the 8th most dangerous state in the US for drivers in a recent year. Findings exhibit that the state experienced 1.44 fatalities for 100 million vehicle miles traveled, with a total of 655 traffic deaths during that time. Around 40.1 percent of crashes involved passenger cars. Across the United States, there are more than six million auto accidents reported on average, contributing to millions of injuries and tens of thousands of deaths.

The risk of a crash is always much greater when a driver speeds. This negligent roadway behavior has been linked to nearly one-third of reported traffic fatalities nationwide in the past 20 years, and Oklahoma motorists have a particular problem with speeding. Speeding makes it much harder to control a vehicle, and you will always need much more time to come to a complete stop. This deadly combo has contributed to the deaths of more than 12,000 people nationwide in a recent year, with nearly 33 people dying daily in high-speed collisions.

If you or someone close to you is unfairly hurt in a crash, you need to be ready to pursue a strong claim for recovery by working closely with a trained legal team. 

The steps you take to pursue a full recovery are key after a car accident. It is always in your best interests to work closely with a skilled team of  Oklahoma City car accident lawyers at a respected Oklahoma law firm. The legal team at Calvert Law Firm has a proven history of helping injured parties pursue full recoveries after serious car crashes, and we are prepared to get to work on your case to make sure your rights are upheld. Call us today at 405-848-5000 to schedule a free-of-charge consultation with our dedicated attorneys.