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18
Nov

Oklahoma train accident causes man’s death

November 18, 2010

Trains still play a vital role in transportation and commerce in this country; therefore, drivers and pedestrians must still be precautious in driving and walking on or near train tracks.

Unfortunately, one man has died after an apparent Oklahoma train accident, KFOR reports.

The Oklahoma train accident injury victim was found after falling and becoming stuck between cars of the train where he bled to death. Authorities found the man, but he died at the scene shortly after being rescued.

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11
Nov

Four-vehicle Tulsa auto accident on Highway 169

November 11, 2010

We’re all guilty of some kind of inattentive driving, whether it’s due to our passengers or electronic devices. However, distracted driving has led to a four-vehicle Tulsa auto accident on Highway 169, according to News On 6.

The Tulsa auto accident occurred near the 11th Street exit when traffic was backed up on 169 and an SUV, a pickup truck, and a semi truck had to slow quickly. However, a fourth vehicle did not slow down in time and struck the rear of the semi truck, going under it.

The impact of the Tulsa auto accident caused the semi truck to hit the pickup and the pickup to hit the SUV, causing a four-vehicle Tulsa auto accident.

Police say the  Tulsa auto accident was the result of inattentive driving.

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4
Nov

Lanterns may cause Tulsa defective product injuries

Kids carry flashlights and lanterns on Halloween to insure their safety by making them noticeable to vehicles while trick or treating.

However, according to FOX 23, this Halloween some children may have been walking around with another safety hazard. Some lanterns being sold by Dollar Trees, Deal$, and other stores may put children at risk for Tulsa defective product injuries.

The lantern, due to a product defect, may catch fire because of a bulb overheating, though there have been no Tulsa defective product injuries at this time.

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21
Oct

Tulsa auto accident ends in fire

Auto accidents can have a number of effects on drivers. Some, if they are at fault, may improve their driving habits. Others may become more cautious, defensive drivers. Chances are that the driver involved in this Tulsa auto accident was thankful for his life.

According to Fox23, the Tulsa auto accident occurred when a driver on 41st Street drifted into oncoming traffic, swerved back into his lane to avoid hitting another vehicle, and crashed his vehicle into a chain-link fence along the street as a result.

The car involved in the Tulsa auto accident then erupted into flames, but the driver was able to escape on his own.

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14
Oct

Tulsa auto accident injures motorcyclist

Motorcyclists face all kinds of dangers on the road. What may be a less severe auto accident to drivers of cars may prove serious for motorcycle drivers.

That’s what happened in a Tulsa auto accident involving a van and a motorcycle when a motorcycle rear-ended a van on Will Rogers Turnpike, according to News On 6.

The Tulsa auto accident that injured the motorcycle driver occurred when the driver of the motorcycle struck the rear of the van carrying a 52- and 53-year-old.

Authorities believe speed was a factor in the Tulsa auto accident which ejected the driver of the motorcycle 234 feet from his bike.

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30
Sep

Driver dies in Oklahoma City auto accident

Sometimes measures taken to ensure safety contribute to auto accidents. At least that’s what authorities are saying has happened in multiple Oklahoma City auto accidents.

According to the Oklahoman, three Oklahoma City auto accidents have occurred at a safety zone at the juncture of Interstate 40 and Interstate 35 since the placement of a mobile impact attenuator under the overpass.

One of the Oklahoma City auto accidents occurred when a driver struck the stationary truck and died as a result of the Oklahoma City auto accident.

He was not wearing his seatbelt at the time of the Oklahoma City auto accident, and authorities say the cause was inattention.

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23
Sep

Oklahoma City truck accident closes I-35

If you were traveling to church or work via Interstate 35 recently, it’s likely you had to wait or detour.

According to The Oklahoman, a tractor trailer that was involved in an Oklahoma City truck accident caused I-35 to close for nearly nine hours. It was after noon when the road could be reopened.

The Oklahoma City truck accident occurred when a tractor trailer crashed. Road crews had a hard time moving the wreckages which left the road closed for hours.
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16
Sep

Oklahoma City boat accident kills 1

As summer winds down, many people are spending the final days of the season doing their favorite summer activities such as swimming, boating, and fishing.

Unfortunately, with any water activity come risks. One man’s family is dealing with the loss of a loved one after an Oklahoma City boat accident, according to KFOR.

The Oklahoma City boat accident occurred on Lake Hefner when two adults and two children were boating and the boat overturned. Rescuers rescued two children and an adult from the lake, but one man who was not wearing a life jacket died in the Oklahoma City boat accident.

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7
Sep

2 fatalities in McAlester auto accidents over holiday

Warnings are sufficient for some; however, for others a warning has little effect.  Unfortunately, two drivers were killed despite police efforts to cut down on the fatalities over the holiday weekend, according to the McAlester News-Capital.

The two fatal McAlster auto accidents occurred when two boats collided and caused the first crash. The second McAlester auto accident occurred on U.S. Highway 69. A driver of one of the vehicles was stuck in the wreckage and had to be freed. However, that driver died as a result of the McAlester auto accident.

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26
Aug

Tulsa auto accident kills woman

Tragedy struck on East 46th Street North today when a woman died in a Tulsa auto accident, according to Tulsa World.

The Tulsa auto accident occurred when the 47-year-old woman crashed her car into an embankment after leaving the roadway, becoming airborne, and flying over a drainage ditch.

The Tulsa auto accident victim died at the scene of the crash. The woman involved in the Tulsa auto accident was not wearing her seatbelt at the time, and she had no passengers.

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