Poteau, OK - Serious Injury Collision on Cavanal Scenic Expy

Poteau, OK (September 20, 2024) - On Wednesday, September 18, a collision with critical injuries took place outside of Poteau. The incident took place on Cavanl Scenic Expressway near Franzini Drive that afternoon around 3:51 p.m. Two vehicles reportedly collided at the scene. 

Local sources revealed that a 2001 four-door Buick was stopped at a stop sign facing west on Franzini Drive as a  2003 four-door Mitsubishi was traveling north on the expressway. The Buick entered the intersection and was hit by the oncoming Mitsubishi. The 17-year-old Panama woman driving the Buick and her two passengers,  a 17-year-old girl and a 17-year-old boy from Panama, were injured in the impact. All three were transported by life flight to hospitals in critical condition. Two were taken to  Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa and the other was transported to another area medical facility.

The 17-year-old Shady Point man driving the Mitsubishi was transported by a private vehicle to Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center in Poteau for treatment. No updates on the conditions of the involved parties have been provided at this time. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the incident is being managed by local law enforcement officials, and more information will be provided as it continues. 

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

Intersection Crashes in Oklahoma

Most of us drive through intersections almost every day without thinking twice about it. However, statistics show that these areas of the road are much more likely to be the site of a serious or fatal collision. In fact, nearly half of all major injury crashes and 20 percent of deadly collisions involve intersections. The majority of these accidents involve drivers who fail to yield when required under the law, and this can easily cause a life-changing auto accident.

It is important that you are ready to fight for your recovery after a serious crash by working closely with a competent Poteau personal injury lawyer to get the most out of your case. Contact the offices of Calvert Law Firm today at 405-848-5000 to arrange a free-of-charge consultation.