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Oklahoma City, OK – Wrong-Way Injury Crash at Penn Ave & W Memorial Rd

September 16, 2024

Oklahoma City, OK (September 16, 2024) – There were multiple confirmed injuries after a crash involving a wrong-way driver in the area of Oklahoma City on Sunday, September 15. The collision took place at the corner of North Pennsylvania Avenue and West Memorial Road, just before 5:40 p.m. Emergency crews were called to the scene after being notified of a driver traveling in the wrong direction on the road. 

Local reports revealed that a motorist hit at least seven other vehicles before ultimately crashing and coming to a stop. Emergency responders were dispatched, and one person involved was transported to Oklahoma University Hospital as a result of the impact. Several other victims were evaluated at the scene by responding medical personnel. At this time, the exact number of resulting injuries has not been determined. It is currently unknown why the driver was traveling in the wrong direction, and no charges have been filed thus far. Although no further updates on the accident are currently available, an ongoing investigation into the cause of the incident is being managed by local law enforcement officials. 

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

Oklahoma Wrong-way Collisions

Oklahoma City, OK - Wrong-way Injury Crash at Pennsylvania Ave & W Memorial RdA wrong-way crash can be completely devastating, and drivers are at risk of colliding head-on with a vehicle without notice. In most cases, these types of crashes involve intoxicated motorists. A wrong-way driver can easily cause a head-on impact, which is known to be one of the most severe crashes on American roads. According to the International Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), head-on crashes have a nearly 56 percent fatality rate, making them much deadlier than other types of accidents. There are nearly 1.7 million rear-end impacts reported annually in the United States, making them one of the most common crash categories.

If you or someone close to you is hurt by a reckless driver, you can pursue a personal injury claim in order to obtain compensation for your injuries and losses caused by this terrible event. Our Oklahoma car accident lawyers at Calvert Law Firm are here to help you achieve a full recovery. Give us a call today at 405-848-5000 to schedule a free-of-charge consultation with our tenacious car crash attorneys and begin your journey toward recovery immediately. 

Note: Our team of dedicated writers carefully compiles these blog posts by drawing on a variety of trusted external sources, including local and state news outlets, social media platforms, police, and state accident reports, and, occasionally, firsthand eyewitness accounts. We encourage you to contact the Calvert Law Firm immediately if you notice any inaccuracies or outdated information in our posts. We are committed to ensuring our content remains accurate and up-to-date, and we will promptly make any necessary corrections.

Disclaimer: This post is not intended as a solicitation for business, nor should any of the information provided be construed as medical or legal advice. If you’ve been involved in an accident, seeking immediate medical attention is crucial. Please note that the image accompanying this post is for illustrative purposes only and does not depict the actual accident scene.

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