A tragic two‑vehicle collision in Seminole County claimed the life of James E. Tynes, a 79‑year‑old man from Newalla, on Wednesday morning.
According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 11:30 a.m. at the intersection of 3610 Road and State Highway 59. Investigators say Tynes was driving a vehicle that turned in front of an oncoming car. Despite the other driver’s attempt to avoid the collision, the vehicles struck.
Tynes was killed in the crash. A passenger in his vehicle was also injured, though the extent of those injuries has not yet been released. Authorities noted that both occupants were wearing seat belts at the time of the accident.
The driver of the second vehicle was not injured.
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