An Anadarko man was struck and killed while trying to load a vehicle onto a car dolly in Grady County. The accident happened on Oklahoma Highway 37, just east of County Road 2860, around 3:47 a.m.
According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, 77-year-old Artemio Moreno was attempting to load a vehicle onto a car dolly when he was struck by a 20-year-old Tuttle man in a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. Sadly, Moreno was pronounced dead at the scene.
Reports stated the 20-year-old was driving under the influence along with two passengers. Neither the driver nor the passengers were injured in the collision.
Did you know in 2019 there were 170 fatal and injury accidents in Grady County (Chickasha, Minco, Tuttle)? Of the total 213 people injured, sadly 13 died as a result of their injuries.
The sudden death of a loved one is an overwhelming experience. When a death is caused by the negligence of someone else, it is devastating. At Swain Law Group we are committed to helping families throughout Oklahoma get the justice and the compensation they deserve.
The law allows personal representatives and family members of the deceased to file wrongful death claims and recover compensation. You can trust our experienced team of personal injury attorneys with the legal procedures while you focus on what’s most important: family. Please contact our office at 405-546-1292 or reach out with a confidential message to discuss your case.