Vehicle missed a stop sign at the 360th Street intersection in LeFlore County
May 09, 2026 | Le Flore, OK
What happened in the crash?
A 22-year-old passenger died, and two other people were involved when a vehicle failed to stop at an intersection in Le Flore County.
Florentino Ramirez, 22, was killed after a vehicle traveling east on 360th Street missed a stop sign and struck another vehicle at Morgan Hill Road in LeFlore County.
- Date: May 9
- Location: 360th Street and Morgan Hill Road, Le Flore County
- Vehicles: Two-vehicle collision
- Injuries: One fatality, one fatality for the driver, one injury to the second driver
- Agency: Oklahoma Highway Patrol
Why do intersection crashes occur?
According to the Federal Highway Administration, roughly 40 percent of collisions happen at intersections, often due to drivers missing stop signs or signals.
| Cause | Percentage of Intersection Crashes | Source |
|---|
| Missed a stop sign | Significant portion | Federal Highway Administration |
| Distracted driving | Common factor | Federal Highway Administration |
| Reckless or impatient behavior | Frequent contributor | Federal Highway Administration |
Legal insights
In cases such as this, families may benefit from independent review beyond the official investigation.
“In addition to the diligent work of law enforcement, an attorney can re-interview important witnesses, analyze any surveillance video from the scene of the crash, and obtain phone and texting records of the liable party.”— Candice Bond, managing partner at Bond Legal.
- An attorney can help secure evidence promptly
- Families receive guidance on protecting their rights
- Focus remains on the best interests of those affected
“A wrongful death lawyer will stay updated on the official investigation and help ensure that their best interests are taken care of.”— Stefano Formica, of counsel with Bond Legal.
Wrongful death considerations
Family members of those lost in crashes may seek damages for loss of companionship, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.
Newsline is a premier digital news platform owned by Belsito Communications, Inc. The organization maintains an unwavering commitment to journalistic integrity and editorial excellence, with all corrections reviewed within 24 hours, as outlined in its published policy available at Correction policy.
(This report is based on verified data - learn more on our About Us page.)
Newsline - is your trusted source for legal news and accident reports, delivering timely updates to keep you informed.
If you or a family member has been affected by a similar incident, national legal analyst Candice Bond is available for a free consultation. Use the contact information provided on this page.
(Candice Bond, our national legal analyst, is a Managing Partner at Bond Legal. Newsline can and does use quotes from prior interviews with our analysts for our news articles. If you would like to contact Bond Legal to help you, please call 866-985-6515 or use the submission box found on this page. Legal analysts quoted may or may not be licensed in your state).
Tags: Latest News, Non Commercial, Motor Vehicle Accident, Oklahoma, LeFlore County, Stop Sign Accident, Fatal Crash, 360th Street, Morgan Hill Road