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Shawnee, OK - Passenger Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash on OK-3E

January 13, 2025

Shawnee, OK (January 13, 2024) - On Sunday, January 12, a passenger was killed and the driver injured after a car accident in the Shawnee area. The deadly collision took place on OK-3E late that night, around 8 p.m. Local reports indicated that two vehicles collided at the scene. 

Emergency crews were quickly dispatched to the scene to provide medical aid. At this time, the circumstances leading to the incident have not been determined. It was later revealed that 19-year-old Darren Anderson of Shawnee was driving a car traveling on the highway when he collided with another vehicle operated by 47-year-old Larry Clemens of Moore. Both Anderson and Clemens were injured in the crash, and Clemens was transported to a local hospital for treatment. A passenger in Anderson’s car, 23-year-old Jacob Anderson, was taken to a hospital in critical condition, where he was later pronounced dead. No further information on the crash is currently available. Local law enforcement officials are handling an ongoing investigation into the cause of the incident. 

We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. Our thoughts are also with the injured victim and their family in hopes of a full recovery. 

Fatal Car Accidents in Oklahoma 

Shawnee, OK - Passenger Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash on OK-3EWhen you share the road with another driver, there is always a risk of a serious collision. Statistics show that auto accidents continue to be the leading cause of death and serious injury here in Oklahoma and across the country. There were 66,074 car accidents in 2021, killing 681 people and hurting 20,678 more. The state had an average of 181 accidents a day that year. Teenagers and new drivers are the most likely to be involved in car accidents. Drivers ages 16 to 19 caused 11,640 accidents in 2021. In 2020, there were 169 accidents every day across the state. A combined 654 individuals lost their lives in fatal car accidents, while 27,419 sustained injuries in non-fatal collisions.

If someone close to you is killed in a crash, you should protect the rights of yourself and your surviving family by partnering with a trained Shawnee wrongful death lawyer to get the most out of your case. Contact the offices of Calvert Law Firm today at 405-848-5000. 

 

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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