Poteau, OK (September 20, 2024) – A serious two-car accident occurred on September 18, 2024, involving four seniors from Panama High School. The crash took place around 3:51 p.m. at the intersection of Cavanal Scenic Expressway and Franzini Drive, prompting a swift response from local authorities.
According to the preliminary investigation, a 2001 four-door Buick was stopped at a stop sign facing west on Franzini Drive. At the same time, a 2003 four-door Mitsubishi was traveling north in the outside lane of Cavanal Scenic Expressway. As the Buick proceeded to turn west into the outside northbound lane, it was struck on the driver’s side by the Mitsubishi.
The driver of the Buick, a 17-year-old girl from Panama, along with her two passengers—a 17-year-old girl and a 17-year-old boy, both also from Panama—were transported to hospitals via life flight in critical condition. Two of the injured were taken to Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa, while one was transported to Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville.
The driver of the Mitsubishi, a 17-year-old boy from Shady Point, was taken to Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center in Poteau by a private vehicle. The extent of his injuries has not been disclosed.
Poteau police, along with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Our thoughts are with the students, their families, and the entire Panama community during this difficult time.
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