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Tulsa Highway Crash Caused by Debris on Roadway
Debris on the roadway forced the driver of an SUV to swerve out of the way before crashing into a wall. According to a News On 6 report, the Oklahoma car accident occurred on Highway 169 near the 61st Street exit in Tulsa. Officials say the SUV was headed north when the vehicle nearly struck a mattress that was left on the roadway. The driver swerved and the SUV struck a wall. Emergency crews checked out the driver and passengers, but no one was transported to hospitals.
Drivers who are responsible for causing an accident by dropping debris on the roadway can be held accountable for any accidents that result from the hazardous conditions. According to Oklahoma Statute 21-1753.3: “The operator of a vehicle…shall be liable pursuant to subsection B of this section for any act of throwing, dropping, depositing, or otherwise placing any litter from a vehicle upon highways, roads, or public property.”
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