POTEAU, OKLA. — A tragic crash occurred in LeFlore County on May 9, claiming the lives of two men from Poteau, Oklahoma. According to a report from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP), the crash took place at the intersection of 360th Street and Morgan Hill Road.
Details of the Collision
21-year-old Jace Goff was driving east on 360th Street when he missed a stop sign and collided with another vehicle. Goff’s passenger, 22-year-old Florentino Ramirez, was also fatally injured in the crash. Both men were pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the struck vehicle sustained injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, although the extent of those injuries was not immediately detailed by OHP. The report confirmed that all involved in the collision were wearing seatbelts at the time of the crash.
Investigation and Ongoing Developments
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is continuing to investigate the cause of the crash, but initial reports indicate that the failure to stop at the intersection may have played a significant role in the tragic outcome.
This devastating incident has left the community in mourning as they remember the lives of Jace Goff and Florentino Ramirez, who were both well-known in the local area.
