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Published on January 13, 2025
Young Shawnee Man Killed in State Highway 3E Crash, Oklahoma Patrol InvestigatesSource: Google Street View

A tragic multi-vehicle accident claimed the life of a young man near Shawnee over the weekend, marking a somber start to the week. According to KOCO, 23-year-old Jacob Anderson of Shawnee was pronounced dead after being transported to a hospital following the crash, which occurred shortly before 8:30 p.m. on State Highway 3E at Rock Creek Road. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol released details of the incident, stating that a 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche and a 2013 Nissan Altima were the vehicles involved.

Reports from the scene indicate that the passenger in the Altima, Jacob Anderson, sustained fatal injuries. The drivers of the two vehicles were also injured in the terrible accident. In the statement obtained by KOCO, both were admitted to OU Health in Oklahoma City, listed in stable condition. However, the events that led to the collision still remain unclear, as the Oklahoma Highway Patrol continues their investigation into a cause of the crash.

Meanwhile, additional details from a different source shed light on those involved in the deadly accident. News On 6 reports that 19-year-old Darren Anderson of Shawnee, identified as the driver of one of the vehicles, was traveling on State Highway 3E when the incident occurred. They also report that 47-year-old Larry Clemens of Moore was driving the second vehicle involved in the crash. Both Darren Anderson and Clemens sustained injuries but are expected to survive. News 9's coverage indicates that the reason behind the crash has not been determined, underscoring the often unpredictable and hazardous nature of road travel.