Stillwater, OK - Two Motorcyclists Die in Wreck on US-177

Stillwater, OK (September 4, 2024) - Two motorcyclists were killed following a car crash in the Stillwater area on Tuesday, September 3. The incident took place early that morning on US-177 near E. 68th Street early that morning around 5:55 a.m. It was later revealed that a Ford F-250 pickup truck, a Harley Davidson, and a Kawasaki motorcycle were involved in the collision. 

It was later reported that the driver of the pickup was making a turn into a nearby business when he struck the motorcyclists. Emergency responders were rushed to the scene to provide aid to the involved parties. Both riders sustained fatal injuries and were pronounced dead at the scene by attending medical personnel. The driver of the pickup,  44-year-old Robert Hazlip of Cushing, was not hurt in the collision. The deceased parties were later identified as  54-year-old Johhny Bruce and 54-year-old Scott Wittman, both of Perkins. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the deadly accident is being managed by local law enforcement officials. 

We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the families of Johnny Bruce and Scott Wittman at this time.

Deadly Motorcycle Crashes in Oklahoma

Many Oklahomans enjoy hitting the open road on the back of a motorcycle, but if you get into an accident, it can leave you extremely vulnerable. In 2020, there were 1,231 motorbike accidents reported across the state. That year, there were 62 fatal motorbike accidents, and at least 661 people were hurt. If you or someone close to you is a rider, you need to understand how important it is to stay safe on the road, as statistics show that riders are almost 28 times more likely to die in an accident and almost four times more likely to be hurt on the road. After a major accident, you need to be ready to work closely with an experienced legal team to protect your rights. A competent Stillwater motorcycle accident lawyer will be able to fight to make sure your legal rights are protected at every stage of the claims process. Contact the offices of Calvert Law Firm today at 405-848-5000.