Fatality Collision in Dewey County

damaged-in-heavy-car-accident-vehicles-after-collision-on-city-street-crash-site-at-night-road-safety-and-insurance-concept

October 21, 2024

A fatal car accident occurred on Saturday morning, at approximately 9:53 AM, at the intersection of US-270 and E 780 Rd, located just east of Oakwood in Dewey County.

The accident involved two vehicles. The first, a 2018 Dodge Ram, was driven by a 16-year-old juvenile male from Norman. He was transported by Seiling EMS to Seiling Municipal Hospital, where he was treated and released. His passenger, another 16-year-old male from Calumet was flown to OU Medical Center by Air Evac. He was also treated and later released.

The second vehicle, a 2006 Nissan Altima, was driven by Jonathan Bermudez from Smyrna, Georgia. Unfortunately, Bermudez was pronounced dead at the scene. His body was transported to the Medical Examiner’s Office in Oklahoma City.

A passenger in the Nissan, 34-year-old Luz Tellez Bermudez also from Smyrna, Georgia, was pinned in the vehicle for approximately 30 minutes. Emergency responders used the Jaws of Life to extricate her. She was then airlifted to OU Medical Center, where she was admitted in good condition, suffering from injuries to her arm, trunk, and legs.

The accident occurred when the southbound Dodge Ram drifted off the right side of the road. The driver overcorrected, crossing the center line and colliding head-on with the northbound Nissan Altima. The Dodge Ram overturned once, landing on its wheels.

All occupants of both vehicles were wearing seatbelts at the time of the crash.

The investigation into the accident is ongoing.

Copyright 2024 Paragon Communications. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without permission.

More Local News

2603181536_1122909

Candidate Filing Begins Aprils 1st

Sayre, OK – Statewide election activity officially begins at 8 a.m. Wednesday, April 1st, when the candidate filing period opens, the Secretary of the Beckham County Election Board said today. Candidates for state offices file with the

2603181526_1953049

Early Voting Begins April 2nd

Sayre, OK – Early voting begins Thursday, April 2nd for voters in Beckham County. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day, have the option of voting early at their

2603171345_1481669

Mountain Park Homicide Suspect Found Guilty

Mountain Park, OK – On March 14, 2025, the Mountain Park Police Department requested the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation to investigate a homicide. Around 2:30 a.m., officers responded to a shooting call at a residence off

2603100736_1952593

Fires Being Investigated in Roger Mills County

Roger Mills County, OK — Local firefighters responded Monday to three separate grass fires in Roger Mills County, with authorities saying evidence suggests the fires may have been intentionally set. According to Roger Mills County Sheriff Darren

2603051757_1435090

Fatal Crash Reported South of Foss

Foss, OK – A fatal two-vehicle collision occurred early Thursday morning, March 5, on State Highway 44 in Washita County, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The crash happened at approximately 4:14 a.m. at the intersection of