oklahoma auto collision
Drunk, Unlicensed Oklahoma City Man Causes Multiple Car Crashes, 5 Injured
Five people, two of whom were in critical condition, were sent to area hospitals, when a drunk, unlicensed driver careened into multiple cars in Oklahoma City on September 19th, KFOR.com reports. Police officers say the man slammed into multiple cars on NW 23rd street near Portland Ave., but instead of stopping, he kept driving and crashed into two more vehicles on NW 23rd and Drexel driving at a speed of approximately 60mph. The 37-year old driver was arrested and charged with unlicensed driving, driving under the influence, causing an accident without a valid driver license, and speeding with the possibility of more charges being filed.
It is the responsibility of all motorists to obey all traffic laws in order to prevent auto accidents in Oklahoma and nationwide. These laws are in place for a reason and when motorists ignore them, they place not only themselves, but many others in immediate danger. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2008, 11,773 people lost their lives in drunk driving accidents with 749 of those fatalities being in Oklahoma.
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Distracted Enid Teen Loses Control of Truck, 2 Injured in Accident
Distracted driving played a key role in an Oklahoma car accident that happened on Sunday, September 19th about six miles north of Enid, News on 6 reported. A teen girl was checking her Ipod around 2am when she looked up, saw something in the road and swerved. A 54-year old woman was riding in the passenger seat and two 16-year old boys were riding in the bed’s truck. The vehicle left the road and flipped one time, ejecting one of the boys an unknown distance. Luckily, that boy was not injured. The other teen boy however, sustained critical head, internal and leg injuries and was transported to a local area hospital. The 16-year old driver also endured injuries and was listed in guarded condition. The 54-year old female passenger was treated and released.
One of the leading causes of Oklahoma auto accidents is distracted driving. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, in 2008 5,870 people died and 515,000 were injured in crashes involving a distracted driver. Additionally, driver distraction rose from 8% in 2004 to 11% in 2008 as the reported cause of auto accidents.
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