I-35 accident claims life of Ardmore teen
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I-35 accident claims life of Ardmore teen in Murray County
The I-35 accident claims life of Ardmore teen following a tragic late-night incident in southern Oklahoma.
Nineteen-year-old Lani Hicks of Ardmore was killed after falling from a moving vehicle on Interstate 35 near Davis Oklahoma, according to KXII crash report.
The incident occurred between approximately 11:20 and 11:30 p.m. Saturday in the northbound lanes near mile marker 50.
Authorities say emergency responders arrived on scene shortly after the incident, but Hicks was pronounced dead at the scene.
I-35 accident claims life of Ardmore teen after fall from moving vehicle
The I-35 accident claims life of Ardmore teen after what investigators describe as a fall from a moving vehicle.
According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol crash investigation, Hicks was sitting on the front passenger windowsill when she accidentally fell onto the roadway.
After falling, she was struck by multiple passing vehicles traveling along I-35.
Officials reported that the driver, identified as 19-year-old Mylie Campbell, and other passengers inside the vehicle were not physically injured.
One passenger was reportedly treated for minor injuries following the incident.
I-35 accident claims life of Ardmore teen as investigation continues
The I-35 accident claims life of Ardmore teen as authorities continue to review the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Investigators are working to determine contributing factors in the fatal crash Murray County Oklahoma, including vehicle conditions and passenger safety considerations.
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reminds drivers and passengers to follow vehicle safety laws Oklahoma, including remaining properly seated and restrained while vehicles are in motion.
Community members have begun rallying support for the victim’s family, as local organizations and residents look for ways to assist during this difficult time, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration passenger safety guidance.