{"id":1272,"date":"2012-10-03T07:30:43","date_gmt":"2012-10-03T12:30:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mapleslawokc.com\/blog\/?p=1272"},"modified":"2012-10-03T07:30:43","modified_gmt":"2012-10-03T12:30:43","slug":"oklahoma-head-on-crash-7-fatalities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mapleslawokc.com\/blog\/auto-accident-wrongful-death\/oklahoma-head-on-crash-7-fatalities\/","title":{"rendered":"Oklahoma Head-On Crash Results in 7 Fatalities"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>At least seven people were killed in an Oklahoma car accident involving a head-on collision. According to <em>The Associated Press<\/em>, the fatal crash occurred along Highway 412 near Elmwood in the Oklahoma Panhandle. Officials say a speeding Chevrolet Suburban crossed the centerline and crashed into a van carrying at least seven workers on their way to a Texas meatpacking plant. Both drivers and five passengers in the van were killed. It is unclear what caused the Suburban to cross into oncoming traffic.<\/p>\n<p>Many of the most devastating crashes involve head-on collisions. According to Oklahoma Statute 11-311: &#8220;Whenever any highway has been divided into two or more roadways by leaving an intervening space or by a physical barrier or clearly indicated dividing section so constructed as to impede vehicular traffic, every vehicle shall be driven only upon the right-hand roadway unless directed or permitted to use another roadway by official traffic control devices or peace officers.&#8221;<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The family of a victim of an Oklahoma fatal crash can pursue compensation for their loss by filing a wrongful death claim against the at-fault driver. A skilled car accident attorney can help a family pursue compensation for medical bills, funeral expenses, lost future wages, and other damages. A personal injury lawyer will make sure that the at-fault parties in such cases are held accountable for their actions.<\/p>\n<p>The experienced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mapleslawokc.com\/caraccident-wrongfuldeath.html\">Oklahoma auto accident wrongful death lawyers<\/a> at the Maples Law Firm help families get fair compensation following a tragic accident. Our wrongful death lawyers offer free consultations at (405) 705-5050 to anyone who has lost a loved one in a fatal crash.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At least seven people were killed in an Oklahoma car accident involving a head-on collision. 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