Tulsa, OK - One Killed, Two Hurt in Pileup Crash on Hwy 11

Tulsa, OK (December 18, 2024) - One person was killed and two others were injured after a multi-vehicle crash in the Tulsa area on Sunday, December 15. The deadly accident took place on Highway 11 north of Interstate 244. Three vehicles were involved in the crash. 

Emergency responders were quickly dispatched to the scene to provide aid to the involved parties. It was reported that a GMC pickup truck towing a trailer of furniture pulled over to the side of the road due to a flat tire. The pickup was followed by another vehicle that was towing a third pickup. All three vehicles were stopped on the side of the road at the time of the crash. One of the drivers, Heriberto Vasquez-Castro, was pinned in the crash and later pronounced dead at the scene. Two other individuals were hospitalized for treatment. No further information on the deadly accident is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the incident is in progress. 

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

Fatal Car Wrecks in Oklahoma

When 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. There was an average of 181 accidents a day in the state that year. Teenagers and new drivers are the most likely to be involved in car accidents. In 2021, 11,640 accidents were caused by drivers ages 16 to 19. In 2020, there were 169 accidents every day across the state. A total of 654 died in fatal car accidents, and 27,419 were hurt 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 legal team to get the most out of your case. 

A deadly crash will change your life forever. The person responsible should be held accountable. It’s always in your best interests to work closely with a qualified Tulsa wrongful death lawyer to get the most out of your case. Contact the offices of Calvert Law Firm today at 405-848-5000.