Driver dies after crash off US-64 in SE Tulsa County

Posted on Tuesday, November 15th, 2022 at 5:37 pm    

TULSA COUNTY, OK — A 25-year-old Checotah man died Sunday morning after a single-vehicle accident on U.S. Highway 64 in Leonard, according to News9.

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol said the fatal wreck occurred near 157th East Avenue (East 140th Street/East 141th Street/Porter).

A preliminary investigation indicates the man had driven off the side of the highway before his vehicle struck a stop sign and a tree.

The victim, who was ejected from his car, was pronounced deceased on the scene.

No further details have been released. An investigation into the cause of the crash remains ongoing.

This information is presented as a way to help keep our community safer and is not meant to be taken as legal advice. However, the Oklahoma car accident attorneys at the Abel Law Firm have helped clients secure financial compensation for their medical bills, lost wages, and other expenses. If you or someone you love has been injured in an accident involving another vehicle, contact us today for a free consultation.

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