Michael Grimwood, 53, killed in bicycle collision on Highway 77 near Purcell, Oklahoma
Modified Date:
Fri, 06/14/2019 - 2:50pmAccident Date:
Saturday, August 22, 2015Norman bicyclist killed near Purcell
While Stapleton wasn’t out riding with Grimwood and the other man that day, Stapleton said he had ridden the route before. He also heard what happened the day his friend lost his life. “They had already been down to Pauls Valley and they were on their return,” Stapleton said. “They were within three miles of Purcell, riding northbound.”
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Michael Grimwood, 53, was pronounced deceased at the crash site. Grimwood was hit by a 2001 Dodge Journey driven by Marie Littlefield, 29, of Paoli. The collision occurred at approximately 11:17 a.m. Saturday on Highway 77 near Purcell. As of Monday, no charges appeared to have been filed in McClain County.
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Type: Bicycle Accident
People Involved:
Michael Grimwood
Marie Littlefield
Roadway:
Highway 77City:
Purcell, OKCounty:
McClain County, OKArea:
Oklahoma City, OK
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