Motor Vehicle Accident Tulsa

James Moore Struck and Killed by Police Car in a Motor Vehicle Accident

James Moore, 43, from Tulsa was struck and killed while on foot at around 1:00 a.m. at 61st. and Lewis after he reported had left a local bar. According to Tulsa police, Moore walked out in front of the police car driven by Officer Ryan Melchior, 28, and the officer driving didn’t see him. An investigation has not uncovered any improper action by the officer prior to the collision and the officer was not speeding.

According to city-data.com there were 17 people involved in fatal automobile-pedestrian accidents in 2013, the most recent year that statistics have been published. That figure is up from only 8 in 2012. While the causes of pedestrian accidents vary greatly, the most frequent place where pedestrian accidents occur are in or around intersections. That’s to be expected as that’s where pedestrians most frequently attempt to cross the street and are involved in a motor vehicle accident. Many times a pedestrian will fail to look both ways before attempting to cross and walk directly into oncoming traffic or have their vision blocked by glaring sunlight or an illegally-parked delivery vehicle.

If you or a loved one has been injured or killed as a pedestrian or otherwise involved in a motor vehicle accident by a car, truck or other motor vehicle, you may have a personal injury or wrongful death case against the driver and his/her insurance company for negligence. The driver may have been speeding, failed to stop at a red light or stop sign, driving while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol, driving drowsy, or driving while being distracted by a cell phone. Time is of the essence and we urge you to call us immediately. Official investigations, police reports, employee time records and cell phone statements need to be gathered to help prove your case.

Motor Vehicle Accident Tulsa

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