Driver Killed in Mayes County Car Accident
The driver has been identified as Justin Tune, 47, of Vinita, who died in a crash on Highway 28 near County Road N 432.
Candice BondJustin Tune, 47, of Vinita, was killed in a car crash on Highway 28 near County Road N 432 in Mayes County on November 3, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.
How the Highway 28 Collision Unfolded
Troopers were called to the scene at about 2:30 p.m. Tune was driving a commercial vehicle eastbound on Highway 28. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol said the vehicle went over the centerline into the westbound lanes.
Troopers said Tune's vehicle struck a trailer on another vehicle and then collided head-on with a third vehicle. Tune was pronounced dead after the crash. The driver of the vehicle with the trailer was not hurt, and the driver of the vehicle struck head-on was injured.
What Comes Next for the Highway Patrol Review
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol has not announced any charges. The agency has not said whether a full crash report has been released.
Many newer cars keep a short record of the moments around a crash. Investigators may download that data, and making sense of it can take weeks.
From an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice.Affected by an accident like this?
Here is what people in Oklahoma usually need, in the order it comes up.
Emergency care. Emergency rooms must check and stabilize you, even if you can't pay. The bill comes later.
Your vehicle. Tow yards usually charge for every day a towed vehicle sits there.
Crash report. The crash report is usually ready a few weeks after the crash, and you can still get it later.
Hospital bills. Most hospitals have a program that cuts bills for people with low income, and you can apply months after the first bill.
Insurance offer. You can turn down the insurer's first offer and ask for more.
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