Oklahoma City, OK - Injury Wreck at NE 21st St & MLK Ave

Oklahoma City, OK (August 31, 2024) - A car accident with injuries was reported outside of Oklahoma City on Saturday, August 31. Two or more vehicles collided early that morning at around 11:32 a.m. at the intersection of NE 21st Street and N. Martin Luther King Avenue. At least one person involved in the crash was hurt, but the severity and number of resulting injuries have not been determined. 

Emergency responders were spotted at the scene to provide aid to the involved parties, and those needing further treatment were later transferred to a nearby medical facility for additional treatment. The area was closed for several hours as local authorities worked to clear the scene. Tow trucks were needed to remove the resulting wreckage and other related debris. No further updates have been provided at this time. An ongoing crash investigation is in progress, and more information will be released as it continues. 

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

High-Speed Collisions in Oklahoma

Speeding is a prevalent habit on Oklahoma roads. You can be hurt by a speeding driver and suffer much more serious injuries for good reason. The force of impact will be much stronger, and it is common for vehicle safety features to not function as intended in a high-speed collision. In Oklahoma, 147 people died in accidents that were caused by drivers who were going too fast. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says that 143 people died in crashes across the state the year before due to speeding drivers, citing an increasing and disturbing trend.

And this isn't an issue just in Oklahoma, but rather all over the country. More than 10,000 people are killed every year by drivers who exceed the speed limit or drive too fast for roadway conditions. This makes up about one-third of all road deaths each year. Even worse, over the past 20 years, speeding has been linked to nearly one-third of national roadway fatalities. Oklahoma City had 203 car crashes in a recent year that were directly caused by speeding motorists.

If you or someone close to you is hurt due to the actions of a negligent driver, it is key that you are ready to pursue a strong injury claim with the help of a qualified legal team at a respected Oklahoma law firm. The legal team at Calvert Law Firm is here to fight for your full recovery. Contact our offices today at 405-848-5000 to get started on your case with the help of our competent Oklahoma city car accident attorney.