{"id":249,"date":"2010-09-08T22:35:44","date_gmt":"2010-09-08T22:35:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mapleslawokc.com\/blog\/?p=249"},"modified":"2025-10-02T15:51:04","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T15:51:04","slug":"arkansas-teen-killed-in-tulsa-car-crash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mapleslawokc.com\/blog\/auto-accident\/arkansas-teen-killed-in-tulsa-car-crash\/","title":{"rendered":"Arkansas Teen Killed in Tulsa Car Crash"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A fatal accident took the life of a 17-year old Arkansas teen last week, reported <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kjrh.com\/\"><em>KJRH.com<\/em><\/a>. The girl was traveling with two friends in a Toyota Yaris when a white truck making a left hand turn collided with the vehicle. It is unclear whether the girl was driving or if it was another occupant of the Yaris. The fatal accident happened at the intersection of North Utica and Pine Ave. in Tulsa. The 17-year old was pronounced dead at the scene, police officials said. The other two teens as well as the driver of the truck were taken to a local area hospital with one admitted to the Intensive Care Unit. The extent of their injuries was not immediately available.<\/p>\n<p>An investigation into the circumstances of this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mapleslawokc.com\/caraccident-wrongfuldeath.html\">fatal Oklahoma car accident<\/a> will reveal the cause. Other news sources reporting on this story say that the driver of the truck may have been drinking. If the driver is found to have been under the influence of alcohol, he could be found liable for the wrongful death of the teen as well as damages and injuries sustained by the other two Arkansas teens.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>If you have lost a loved one in an Oklahoma wrongful death accident, you have legal rights. An experienced wrongful death accident attorney understands the difficult time that you and your family are experiencing and can ensure that you receive the compensation you deserve. The sudden loss of a loved one can have a devastating impact on those left behind. The loss of a help, loss of income, loss of companionship and other losses may be suffered. The compassionate, knowledgeable and dedicated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mapleslawokc.com\/\">Oklahoma City wrongful death car accident attorneys<\/a> at Maples Law Firm can help determine the at-fault party and hold them liable for the loss of your loved one. To learn more about your legal rights, call our office today at (405) 705-5050.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A fatal accident took the life of a 17-year old Arkansas teen last week, reported KJRH.com. 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