Talihina, OK - Two Killed in Pedestrian Crash on OK-82

Talihina, OK (January 1, 2025) - A crash involving a pedestrian resulted in two fatalities outside of Talihina on Monday, December 30. The deadly crash took place on OK-82 in LeFlore County early that morning around 11 a.m. Local reports revealed that 26-year-old Jaden C. Jackson, an employee with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, was standing on the road near an unoccupied truck at the time of the crash. 

Local reports revealed that 80-year-old James R. Alford was driving on the highway when he hit Jackson and the unoccupied vehicle. Emergency responders were quickly dispatched to provide aid to the involved parties. Despite life-saving measures from attending medical personnel, both Alford and Jackson sustained fatal injuries and were later pronounced dead at the scene. The area was temporarily closed as local authorities worked to clear the scene. No further information on the incident is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is being managed by local law enforcement officials. 

We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the families of the deceased victims at this time.

Deadly Pedestrian Accidents in Oklahoma

Pedestrians are some of the most vulnerable people on the road. For this reason and more, pedestrians are over-represented in national roadway fatalities, and there is an increased risk of death and serious injury in related traffic accidents. An estimated one in six fatalities in a recent year involved pedestrians, according to the latest accident statistics. According to findings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), nearly 13 percent of roadway deaths in 2021 in Oklahoma involved a pedestrian. If someone close to you is unfairly killed in a car accident, you need to be ready to pursue a strong wrongful death claim with the help of a qualified lawyer. 

A deadly crash will change your life forever and likely leave you feeling a gaping hole that will never be filled. One death is too many, and if someone close to you is killed by a reckless driver, you can protect your legal rights by partnering with a trained Talihina wrongful death lawyer to get started on your case. The legal team at Calvert Law Firm is here to help you during this time. Give us a call today at 405-848-5000.