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Oklahoma City, OK (December 10, 2024) - On Sunday, December 8, two people were killed after a car accident in southwest Oklahoma City. The fatal accident took place on Interstate 240 between Western Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue early that morning around 4 a.m. Local reports revealed that 37-year-old Casey J. Townsend was driving west on the interstate when the vehicle went off the road for unknown reasons.
The vehicle veered to the right where it hit a tree. A passenger in the car, 41-year-old Quaylana D. Harris, was pinned for nearly 90 minutes, and Townsend was ejected from the vehicle. Emergency responders were rushed to the scene to provide aid to the involved parties. Despite life-saving measures, both victims sustained fatal injuries and were later pronounced dead at the scene. The area was temporarily closed while emergency crews were present. No further information on the deadly accident is currently available. However, local law enforcement officials are managing an ongoing investigation into the cause of the incident.
We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the families of the deceased victims at this time.
According to new data on car accidents in Oklahoma, the number of crashes and deaths from traffic has been going up over the past few years. The Oklahoma Highway Safety Office (OHSO) keeps track of how many serious crashes happen in the state each year. A new OHSO report says that the number of traffic deaths in Oklahoma went down by 98 in 2022 compared to 2021. But another study said that between 2019 and 2022, the number of deaths rose by 14 percent, and the number of deaths per 100 million vehicle miles traveled rose by 15 percent during that time.
The emotional recovery process can be long and difficult after a serious crash has suddenly and dramatically claimed the life of a loved one. The steps you take now can impact the rest of your life. If someone close to you is killed in a collision, you need to be ready to pursue a strong claim for compensation by working closely with a trained team of Oklahoma City wrongful death lawyers. Contact the offices of Calvert Law Firm today at 405-848-5000.
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