Michael Grimwood, 53, killed in bicycle collision on Highway 77 near Purcell, Oklahoma
Norman 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.”
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.
After a serious or fatal bicycle accident, take these steps to help the recovery process
When someone is seriously injured in a bicycle accident, the first days and weeks are spent getting medical treatment and dealing with the new reality of injuries, pain, lost work, and disruption to normal life. When someone dies in a crash, family members are forced to deal with grief, anger, and loss as they struggle to move forward.
After a serious or fatal bicycle collision, an injured person, or the family left behind, incur damages including the cost of current and future medical expenses, lost work and wages, pain and suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life. When the crash is caused by a negligent driver, there may be financial recovery available for the victims.
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