Harold Vails, 59, dies in crash after Jeffrey Chaiet, 35, attempts to pass several vehicles in no-passing zone on Highway 59 in McClain County, Oklahoma
Modified Date:
Thu, 06/06/2019 - 12:54pmAccident Date:
Tuesday, March 29, 2016Ada man dies in McClain County crash in no-passing zone, Oklahoma Highway Patrol reports
Vails was driving east on SH 59 when a sport utility vehicle driven west on SH 59 by Jeffrey Chaiet, 35, of Stratford, attempted to pass several vehicles in a marked no-passing zone, the patrol reports.
The SUV struck the car driven by Vails. Chaiet was treated and released at the scene for injuries.
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Type: Car Accident
People Involved:
Harold Vails
Jeffrey Chaiet
Roadway:
State Highway 59City:
Wayne, OKCounty:
McClain County, OKArea:
Oklahoma City, OK
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