Multi-car accident on 69/75 near Calera

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Posted: 5:43 PM Mar 21, 2008
Last Updated: 5:43 PM Mar 21, 2008
Reporter: KXII-TV Staff
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BRYAN COUNTY, Okla. -- A multi-vehicle accident near Calera Friday afternoon backed up traffic for an extended period of time on Highway 69/75.

Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers say northbound 69/75 was closed for a little over an hour.

At least thee medical helicopters were used to fly out victims. No word on the exact cause.

The accident is still under investigation.

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Posted by: Charlene Location: Flower Mound on Mar 24, 2008 at 10:49 AM
I am a close friend of the family with the little boy. I noticed a post. The boy thankfully has not lost his life and as of last evening is still fighting and doing somewhat better. He has a long road of recovery but there are many people that love and care for him that will give him the positive energy he needs to pull through. Thank you all for your comments and I do hope the others involved are ok as well.

Posted by: midniteryder Location: Sherman on Mar 24, 2008 at 12:33 AM
Not sure how this happened, but the speed limit is 55 MPH thru Calera, and for a good reason- lots of intersections. Folks on 69/75 need to keep the speed down from south of Calera to north of the Choctaw complex, and drivers in town need to be aware & alert when trying to enter or exit 69/75. I hate speed traps, but in this case the lower limit is necessary. So is a presence of Calera or OHP law enforcement.

Posted by: almeda Location: ringling on Mar 23, 2008 at 09:04 PM
my thoughts and prayers go out to the toddlers family that lost his life i am very sorry this happened to you.....i lost my baby brother in nov of 2007 his girlfriend took his like and he was only 21....i helped raise him and i know how hard it is to lose someone u love so much...im very sorry for ur lose may god be with u

Posted by: Concerned Location: Oklahoma on Mar 23, 2008 at 01:43 PM
Prayers going up for the little boy and everyone involved in this horrible accident. Best....

Posted by: Me Location: Sherman on Mar 23, 2008 at 07:59 AM
My thoughts and prayers go out to both of the families involved. My god be with you all and help with a speedy recovery. To the stepfather, your stepson will be in my prayers everyday until he recovers fully, as I feel he will.

Posted by: Mona Location: Calera on Mar 22, 2008 at 08:30 PM
I think that people should slow down in construction zones the speed slows down from the red river bridge to past the lights at choctaw rd. I pray for those who have been in wrecks.

Posted by: Me Location: Durant on Mar 22, 2008 at 05:38 PM
Does anyone know how did it happened? Was it because of the construction backing up traffic? I drive through that everyday coming home and I almost get rear-ended everytime. I hope everyone involved is okay.

Posted by: Michael Location: Arlington, TX on Mar 22, 2008 at 02:38 AM
I am the step father of the boy who was care flighted to dallas...he is trying to hang on at the moment..he has severe injuries...and is doing what he can...everyone pray for BOTH families that were involved...

Posted by: Anonymous on Mar 21, 2008 at 07:24 PM
Seems to me like there's an awful lot of accidents along that stretch of road.

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