Monthly Archives: July 2015

Dog Attack in Wichita Falls

On Monday morning, a man was brutally attacked by two dogs in Wichita Falls. According to KFDX News Channel Three, the incident happened sometime around 9:00 a.m., on Taylor Street. Although very few details about the attack have been released, we do know that a neighbor witnessed the attack and rushed to aid the victim.… Read More

Cyclist Fatalities Across The Nation

With the Hotter’N Hell Hundred bicycle ride quickly approaching, cyclist safety needs to be an important topic for cyclists and drivers in Wichita Falls and across Texoma. A recent Vox Transportation article reported on detailed data collected about bicycle crash fatalities across the country. Although the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) collects data on… Read More

Drug Impaired Driver in Lawton

Last week, a suspected distracted and impaired driver nearly hit a firefighter in Lawton. According to KSWO ABC News Channel Seven, the incident happened on Northwest 31st Street and Ferris Avenue. His vehicle hopped a curb and crashed through a fence. Initial witness reports indicate that the driver appeared to be either slumped over behind… Read More

Crash in Baylor County Claims One Life

Earlier this week, one person was killed in a fiery one-car crash in Baylor County. According to the Times Record News, the wreck happened at about 3:30 p.m., on U.S. 283. The vehicle’s OnStar system alerted first responders, who rushed to the scene. Emergency responders arrived on the scene to find the car had left… Read More

Hotter’N Hell Hundred Bike Safety

With the Hotter’N Hell Hundred swiftly approaching, the topic of bicycle safety needs to be a top priority in Wichita Falls and across Texoma. Motorists and cyclists alike can do their part to keep cyclists and all roadway users safe. More than just staying hydrated and practicing safe riding practices, cyclists need to make sure… Read More

Fire at Parkway Villa Apartments

On Sunday evening, an apartment fire broke out at the Parkway Villa apartment complex. According to KFDX News Channel Three, the incident happened at about 5:30 p.m. There was reportedly one person inside of the apartment complex at the time of the fire. That man jumped out of a second story window to escape the… Read More

Lawton Child Killed in Pit Bull Attack

Last week, a three-year-old child was killed in a dog attack involving a Pit Bull in Lawton, Oklahoma. According to KFDX News Channel Three, the incident happened at about 9:00 a.m., on Southwest 17th Street. Apparently, three-year-old Jordan Collins was playing in the backyard while a family friend was babysitting and watching him through a… Read More

Rider High Student Killed in Crash

On Monday morning, a Rider High School student was killed in a crash on State Highway 199. According to KFDX News Channel Three, the incident happened about five miles east of Jacksboro. Sarai Perkins, 16-years-old, was killed in the rollover crash, and four other people were transported to the hospital for treatment of injuries. For… Read More