A mother and her teenage daughter were found dead late Thursday after powerful storms ripped across northwestern Oklahoma, according to Major County authorities. The pair were discovered west of Fairview after deputies and weather crews reported tornado activity in the area, turning a tense search into a tragic recovery effort.
Officials said the two had been reported missing earlier in the evening. They were located just after 11:50 p.m. near State Highway 60 and County Road 243, west of Fairview, as reported by KFOR. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol has taken over the investigation, the station added.
Sheriff's account
Major County Sheriff Tony Robinson told KOCO that the condition of the vehicle led investigators to believe a tornado hit the car. Robinson said the family has been notified, but authorities have not released the victims' names.
Where it happened
The scene sits along a rural stretch of State Highway 60 near County Road 243, west of Fairview, where crews reported downed power lines and trees that slowed early search efforts, according to KFOR. Local emergency officials described the area as dark, debris-strewn and tough to access as teams worked through the night.
Investigation ongoing
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is leading the crash and storm investigation while Major County deputies and emergency crews remain on scene, officials told KOCO. Authorities have urged residents to stay away from the area while recovery work and damage assessments continue. Additional details were not immediately available.
