A Fatal Car Accident Occurred Today in Tulsa, Oklahoma

A fatal car accident occurred in Tulsa today, killing a 27-year-old woman and critically injuring her 17-year-old passenger. The crash happened at the intersection of Lynn Lane Road and 21st Street. The victim’s vehicle stopped before entering the intersection and the other vehicle did not. The driver of the other vehicle received non-life-threatening injuries, but it is not known if she will be cited for the crash.

In Oklahoma, drunk driving is the leading cause of fatal car accidents. Last year, there were sixteen drunk driving accidents in Tulsa. Likewise, teen drivers are responsible for nearly 7% of car accidents in the state, and one out of every four of those crashes was a fatal one.

In any car accident, it is critical to remain calm and cooperative. While you may be tempted to give a lengthy explanation about the crash, this might affect your legal rights in the future. Rather, you should collect as much information as you can, including photos of the accident scene and contact information for any witnesses. If possible, you should also get medical attention to determine the extent of your injuries.

When it comes to personal injury law, Oklahoma follows the rule of comparative negligence, which means that an injured party with some fault may still recover from the other at-fault parties. However, their fault must not exceed the sum of all other parties’ faults. The amount of fault is calculated as a percentage, and the person with the least fault will receive less money than the person who has more fault.