According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, a fatality collision occurred May 11, 2022, at the intersection US-271/ Cut Off RD approximately 3 miles north of Talihina in LeFlore County.

 According to the report, Michael Pride, 32 of Wister an occupant of a 2002 Chevy Tahoo was Medi Flighted to St Francis in Tulsa with head and internal injuries.

Occupants, Courtney Upton, 28, of Wister was pronounced dead at the scene along with a 9-month-old female and 3-year-old female.

They were transported to McCarn Funeral Home in Clayton Oklahoma.

 Cause of the accident is still under investigation.

Investigated by Trooper OHP Traffic Homicide, assisted by OHP, Leflore County Sheriff’s Office, Talihina Sheriff’s Office, and the Talihina Fire Department.

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