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Jason Hanks, 48, dies and other bicyclist hurt in hit-and-run collision at Hwy 3 and Pool Place in Shawnee, Oklahoma

Modified Date: 
Sat, 04/22/2023 - 12:50pm
Accident Date: 
Sunday, April 2, 2023

Bicyclists injured in Shawnee hit-and-run crash

Officials say one of the bicyclists was critically injured in the crash.

Shawnee police search for driver after deadly hit-and-run involving two bicyclists

One of the bicyclists was taken to OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City, where he was pronounced dead. The Shawnee Police Department identified the victim as Jason Hanks, 48.

‘It just happened so fast,’ Shawnee Police search for hit-and-run driver who struck bicyclists, killing one

“It just, it just happened so fast,” said Baker.

Baker said was riding with his friend, Jason Hanks, along Highway 3 in Shawnee when a car came out of nowhere.

“He was just too young to pass,” Family of deadly hit-and-run victim raising money for funeral

“It would be nice to turn yourself in, you know, we’d ask for leniency on you. It’d just be nice to be able to close the situation there,” said Cindy Hanks.

If you’d like to help out the family, Cindy said it’s best to reach her on her Facebook Page.

 

 

Take these important steps after an injury or fatal bicycle accident in Shawnee

When you have been seriously injured in a Shawnee bicycle accident, it’s hard to know what to do immediately. After an accident, a bike rider may face a daily struggle to recover from injuries while dealing with medical bills and lost income. And the families of bike riders killed in collisions must move forward in life without their loved one.

When a bike rider is injured or killed in a crash with a negligent driver in Shawnee, it is crucial to get help from an experienced Shawnee injury lawyer. Automobile drivers who at first admit fault for causing a bicycle accident often change their minds after speaking with their insurance company. It is critical to investigate a bike accident immediately while witness memories and physical evidence like skid marks and paint transfers, are fresh. Lawyers with experience in bicycle accidents and their team of experts and investigators need to secure evidence immediately for your claim.

Learn more here about how a Shawnee bicycle accident attorney can help immediately.

Type: Bicycle Accident
Topics: 
Hit and Run
People Involved: 
Jason Hanks
Roadway: 
Hwy 3 and Pool Place
City: 
Shawnee, OK
County: 
Pottawatomie County, OK
Area: 
Oklahoma City, OK