Fatal accidents in Carter, Choctaw Counties Save Email Print
Posted: 12:50 PM Jul 23, 2008
 Last Updated: 4:35 PM Jul 23, 2008
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1 killed in Carter County Crash

LONE GROVE, Okla. (AP) - A Lone Grove man is dead after crashing the all-terrain vehicle he was driving on a county road in Carter County.

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says 22-year-old old Christopher Edelen was killed in the accident just before 2:00 Wednesday morning.

Troopers say Edelen lost control of the ATV in a curve and it rolled on its top. Investigators say Edelen wasn't wearing a helmet and died of head and internal injuries.

Antlers woman dies in crash

HUGO, Okla. (AP) - An Antlers woman has been killed in a two-car collision on a county road in Choctaw County.

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says 43-year-old Rebecca Smith died in the accident north of Hugo shortly before 8 Tuesday night.

Troopers say Smith was northbound when she lost control of her pickup truck in a curve and crashed into an oncoming pickup.

Investigators say Smith wasn't wearing a seat belt and was thrown nearly 50 feet from her truck as it rolled.

The driver of the second truck is hospitalized in fair condition.

(Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
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Posted by: Vicki Location: Hugo on Jul 29, 2008 at 11:00 PM
Becky has come to my store every week for years and she will be missed for many years to come. She has a special place in our hearts and we will never forget her. God bless her family.
Posted by: T.J. T Location: Oklahoma on Jul 25, 2008 at 10:57 PM
Brett was one of the hardest working most talented guys I have ever had the honor to know and work with. He was a good friend to many people and his life will carry on in our hearts. To his family my thoughts and prayers are with you the oilfield lost a great man. We are gonna miss you buddy
Posted by: B Location: Ardmore on Jul 24, 2008 at 09:32 PM
tha dude is one of kind... gonna miss him!
Posted by: Mike & Brooke Location: Overbrook, OK on Jul 24, 2008 at 01:42 PM
Brett was a great friend and brought joy and happiness to our lives. He loved spending time with our son Graham (Booger) and Graham loved him as well. It is going to be hard to go on without him here. We will miss him dearly.
Posted by: bh Location: ardmore on Jul 24, 2008 at 12:47 PM
Brett you will be missed. My heart and prayers go out to your family.
Posted by: Whitney Location: Overbrook, OK on Jul 24, 2008 at 12:24 PM
His loved ones are in my prayers. I'm so fortunate to have had the chance of having him in my life. We have many great memories and he was a kind, loving person.
Posted by: Carol on Jul 24, 2008 at 10:59 AM
HOW DARE you make such thoughtless, rude, cold remarks about a young man who has just lost his life! I have lost a young member in my family not once, but TWICE! BOTH died late at night and NEITHER were drinking! So STOP with the accusations. My heart goes out to the Edelen family. Bless you all.
Posted by: Friend Location: Hugo on Jul 23, 2008 at 11:10 PM
So sorry & sad to hear about Beckys accident she was so pretty & always always had a big smile on her face. Please pray for this family Beckys mother just past away in May. May God bless Beckys children Tell & Tyler & the rest of the family.
Posted by: good friend Location: of brett on Jul 23, 2008 at 09:39 PM
What a good feller, dang it could have happened to any of us, he was a good guy always a smile, had worker and a friend that you could always depend on. Brett, you will be missed!!!!
Posted by: pgw Location: lone grove on Jul 23, 2008 at 08:08 PM
my heart hurts for the famiy. why do you people talk about what could of happened, if only? these people are hurting, for once would you stop with all of your problem solving..know it all comments????
Posted by: Also Anonymous on Jul 23, 2008 at 05:19 PM
It is terrible, but it makes you wonder , had a helmet been used, would the outcome have been different? Also - Yes,saying hurtful things is not nice - so "Anonymous", you might want to be a little nicer with your response,instead of saying "Shut up"
Posted by: Kirbi Location: ardmore on Jul 23, 2008 at 04:26 PM
My heart goes out to all of the Edelen family! Horrible accidents happen & this time one happened to an awesome guy. Everything he said an did made someone smile. Rest easy my friend!
Posted by: AJ Location: ok on Jul 23, 2008 at 04:14 PM
Why at 2 in the morning? Lots of people hunt and do alot of things in the middle of the night, or get ready for these things early in the mornings. Not everyone up this late is drinking always.
Posted by: Anonymous on Jul 23, 2008 at 03:57 PM
Quit jumping to conclusions about alcohol. You weren't there so shut up. I get so sick of people getting on KXII and writing comments that hurt other people. If you don't have anything nice to say........
Posted by: Citizen Location: Texas on Jul 23, 2008 at 03:38 PM
2 o'clock in the morning? Why would someone be riding an ATV at that time? That's crazy. Alcohol must of been involved.
Posted by: SE Location: Bryan on Jul 23, 2008 at 03:37 PM
22 years old, so sad. Breaks my heart to read this. Please people be careful on those ATV's!
Posted by: brandi Location: ardmore on Jul 23, 2008 at 02:41 PM
my heart goes out to lawanna and the edelen family
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