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November 28, 2009

Wreck claims OKC woman

An Oklahoma City woman died around 9:30 p.m. Thursday after serious injuries in a single vehicle crash that afternoon on 120th Avenue NE, according to Norman police.

Police said the wreck was reported at 1:39 p.m. Thursday. Tabitha Bartlett, 21, was driving a vehicle southbound in the 7700 block of 120th Avenue N.E. when she lost control of the vehicle. The automobile left the roadway and struck a culvert.

Bartlett was ejected from the vehicle, police said. Bartlett's passengers Willie Jim Bartlett, 26, and two children also were injured.

EMSStat transported Bartlett and her three passengers to Norman Regional Hospital, police said. Bartlett was listed in very critical condition Thursday night. Willie Jim Bartlett and both children were in stable condition.

Police said alcohol or drugs were not suspected. Seatbelts were not in use by any of the occupants.

The Norman Fire Department also responded to the wreck.

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