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Tulsa, OK (November 17, 2024) - One person was killed and another injured after a motorcycle accident in the Tulsa area on Saturday, November 16. The fatal accident took place on US-169 near 56th Street North. late that night around 7 p.m. Local reports revealed that the victims were traveling on a motorcycle traveling northbound when the rear tire blew.
This caused the operator, 60-year-old Harold Butler, to lose control of the bike and crash. Emergency responders were quickly dispatched to render aid to the involved parties. Butler sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. A passenger on the bike was transported by ambulance to a local hospital for treatment. No further updates on the condition of the injured party have been provided. No additional information on the crash is currently available. Local law enforcement officials are handling the ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident.
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.
In a crash, motorcyclists are more likely to get seriously hurt. Too many people die on American roads while riding motorbikes, which puts their riders at risk of being hurt in the event of a crash. In motorcycle accidents, riders are nearly 27 times more likely to be killed than other people in the crash. Studies show that almost 80 percent of motorcycle accidents end in death or serious injury. Even worse, bikers are almost four times more likely to get hurt in an accident. If you or someone you care about gets hurt in a motorcycle accident, you should be able to make a strong claim for compensation with the help of competent lawyers.
A motorcycle crash can change your life forever, and there’s always a risk of being seriously injured when sharing the road. It can be hard to get the full recovery you are owed after a crash by working closely with a competent team of Tulsa motorcycle accident lawyers. Calvert Law Firm is here to fight for you. Give us a call today at 405-848-5000 to schedule a complimentary appointment with our reputable legal team and begin your recovery right away.
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