Wellston, OK - One Killed, Another Hurt in Crash at OK-66 & OK-102

Wellston, OK (February 10, 2025) - On Sunday, February 9, one person was killed and another was injured after a car accident outside of Wellston. The deadly incident took place on OK-66 near OK-102 late that evening. Local reports revealed that a Hyundai Tucson and a Ford F-350 pickup truck collided at the scene. 

The circumstances leading to the crash have not yet been provided. Emergency crews were quickly dispatched in order to provide aid to the involved parties. It was later reported that 46-year-old Amber Leafty was driving the Hyundai when she collided with the F-350, driven by 40-year-old Ronald Henry. Despite life-saving aid from attending medical personnel, Leafty sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The other driver was rushed to a local hospital for the treatment of sustained injuries. The roadway was closed for some time while emergency crews were present. No further information on the accident is currently available. Nonetheless, an ongoing investigation into the cause of the incident is being managed by local law enforcement officials. 

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. 

Deadly Car Accidents in Oklahoma

Car crashes are the leading cause of death and serious injury on Oklahoma roads, and you never know what someone will do behind the wheel. A serious collision has impacted many Oklahoma residents. There were 66,074 car accidents across Oklahoma in 2021, killing 681 people and hurting 20,678 others. That year, an estimated 181 car crashes took place daily on the state's roads. With 11,640 accidents in 2021, teen and new drivers have the highest crash rate. In 2020, 65,132 reported car crashes killed 624 people and hurt 34,921, and 1,786 crashes killed people on the state's roads between 2018 and 2020.

It is important that you are ready to take action after a deadly crash has tragically and suddenly claimed the life of a loved one. This can be better achieved by working closely with a competent team of lawyers; this is an efficient and effective way to pursue a strong and compelling wrongful death claim. Our team at Calvert Law Firm can help you pursue justice and compensation for your devastating loss.

Your life can change in an instant as a result of a deadly collision. If you work closely with the help of a compassionate and skilled Wellston wrongful death lawyer, you’ll be in the best possible situation to get the most out of your case. Contact our attorneys at Calvert Law Firm today at 405-848-5000 to begin your quest for justice.