A tragic crash in Wagoner County, Oklahoma left a father dead and his son in the hospital. The wreck happened late Friday evening, last week. The vehicle reportedly left the roadway and then rolled. The adult victim, Anthony Drahos of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, was partially ejected from the automobile. He was pronounced dead on the scene. The 12-year-old child was airlifted to a hospital in Tulsa for treatment of injuries. KSWO News Channel Seven reports that the child was in critical condition after sustaining both head and arm injuries.
Authorities haven’t released any information on the cause of the crash. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol did state that Drahos was headed west on 71st Street, before his automobile inexplicably left the roadway and flipped over. According to Tulsa’s Channel Eight News, officials with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol are still investigating the cause of the crash. No information has been released about the boy’s current condition either.
We recently reported on another deadly crash in Oklahoma. At least one person was killed when a big rig and a car collided on the HE Bailey Turnpike. Fatal car accidents can leave a victim’s family with expensive medical bills and funeral costs. Additionally, the victim’s family may also be facing a loss of expected earnings. This is an especially hard time for families who lose a primary breadwinner. Ultimately, the most difficult part of losing a loved one is the mental anguish involved. Surviving family members will be facing the loss of companionship, guidance, love and care from their deceased loved one.
Wrongful deaths can happen when negligent, careless or deliberate actions lead to a person’s death. Private citizens, medical professionals, corporations, product manufactures, small businesses and government entities can all be named inwrongful death lawsuits. A skilled attorney can help family members determine who is at fault for a loved one’s wrongful death. Listed below are some common causes of wrongful death.
Common Causes ofWrongful Death
- Car accidents
- Workplace accidents
- Birth injuries
- Defective products
- Bicycle accidents
- Medical malpractice
- Medication mistakes
- Pedestrian accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Truck accidents
If you’ve unexpectedly lost a loved one, contact an experienced wrongful death attorney for representation. The team at the Altman Legal Group sends their deepest condolences to the family members and friends of Anthony Drahos. We also wish the 12-year-old child a speedy and full recovery.