Tishomingo, OK - Pedestrian Dies in Hit-&-Run at US-377 & Prairie Rd

Tishomingo, OK (August 26, 2024) - On Friday, August 23, there were fatal injuries after a hit-and-run crash in the Tishomingo area. The fatal accident was reported on US Route 377 near Prairie Road early that morning, around 4:30 a.m. Emergency crews were dispatched after being notified of a person lying on the roadway. 

The female victim is believed to have been hit by a driver who fled the scene without rendering aid. Despite life-saving measures, the injured party was pronounced dead at the scene. The identity of the deceased party has been withheld. No further information on the deadly accident is currently available. However, an ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is being managed by local law enforcement officials, and more updates will be provided as it continues. 

We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this hard time. 

Oklahoma Deadly Pedestrian Accidents

Traveling as a pedestrian is far from safe. When you share the road with a large motor vehicle, you are at an increased risk of suffering life-changing injuries in a crash. An estimated one in five fatalities in a recent year involved someone traveling on foot. It was reported that 104 pedestrians died in Oklahoma road accidents in 2021, and another 149 were seriously hurt. These numbers show how vulnerable walkers are on the state's roads. Oklahoma has a lot of crashes involving pedestrians, most of which happen at non-intersections. Even though Oklahoma's pedestrian death rate of 13 percent is lower than the national average of 17 percent, it's important to remember that any death is too many.

It is important that you are able to work closely with a competent legal team if someone close to you is killed on the road. A competent Tishomingo wrongful death lawyer will be ready to fight for your full financial and emotional recovery. Furthermore, it is key that you protect your rights after a tragic crash has claimed the life of a loved one by working closely with a competent legal team. The legal team at Calvert Law Firm is ready to fight for your rights at every stage of the claims process. We will work diligently to build a strong wrongful death claim, and we will pursue compensation for your loved one's sudden death due to a catastrophic motor vehicle crash. We will fight for compensation to cover burial costs, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages that may apply to your specific case.

Our compassionate and skilled Tishomingo wrongful death lawyers at Calvert Law Firm will be by your side to manage all the legal complexities arising from your case so that you can focus on your psychological and emotional recovery.

The legal team at Calvert Law Firm is here to fight for justice on your behalf during this time. Contact our offices today at 405-848-5000 to get on the path to a full recovery. You will be glad that we are on your side during this challenging time of your life.