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A fatal scooter accident that killed a 5-year-old Tulsa, OK boy has raised many legal questions regarding liability due to the numerous factors that may have contributed to his death. A September 4, 2019 article in Tulsa World outlined the details of the incident, which involved an electric scooter ridesharing service that has become popular throughout the US. The operator of the e-scooter swerved to avoid a car, tossing the boy from the vehicle and into oncoming traffic.

A criminal case against the 22-year-old motorist responsible for the crash wrapped up August 1, 2019, when he pled guilty to motor vehicle negligent homicide. According to police, the man had been speeding when he failed to maneuver around a curve and flipped the vehicle on the night of August 7, 2015. Three other occupants in the same care were ejected, but survived their injuries.

The driver of the 18-wheeler, who was not injured, stated that he slowed down the rig because of rain. Troopers speculate that the reduced speed of the truck; combined with slippery conditions and possible lack of visibility, contributed to the crash. Investigators pointed out that rainy conditions can create serious risks for motorcycle riders. The surface of the roadway becomes extremely slick, especially when the vehicle is not equipped with tires that provide control and stability. Many experts advise not riding in wet conditions at all, and avoiding hitting the road shortly after rainfall. The roads are coated with brake fluid, oil, grime, and debris before it rains. Once the rain starts, these materials form into a deadly concoction on the pavement.

According to an article published by Oklahoma's KFOR News Channel 4, there is speculation that the age of the driver was a factor. The accident, which claimed the life of a 12 year-old-boy, also injured several other juveniles who were 18 years old and younger. Two injured females, aged 12 and 13 years old, were transported to local emergency departments in serious condition. Another 14-year-old girl was taken to a trauma center in critical condition. An 18-year-old male and 17-year-old female were treated and released. Though investigators are pursuing all potential causes and didn't reveal the age of the driver, the accident highlights some key concerns regarding younger motorists.

According to information released by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, a significant stretch of Highway 75 closed for several hours after a semi truck collided with another vehicle, spilling packaged meat all over the roadway.

In real life, it is a dangerous, life-threatening activity. Indeed, people who think they can "outrun" the cops often find themselves seriously injured or killed in the pursuit. On March 19, 2019, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit rejected a lawsuit brought by two men who were seriously injured in a November 2015 chase with a Webber Falls, Oklahoma, police officer. The men, Kyle Lindsey and Zayne Mann, were riding in a small utility task vehicle (UTV) designed strictly for off-road use.

This is commonly known as the legal doctrine of respondeat superior. However there are other ways in which an employer may also be liable. This depends on the particular facts and circumstances of a given accident. For example, on March 18, 2019, U.S. District Judge Robin J. Cauthron of the Western District of Oklahoma declined to dismiss a personal injury lawsuit against U.S. Xpress, Inc., based on allegations of "negligent entrustment." This refers to a situation where the owner of a car or truck allows someone else to operate the vehicle even if they know–or reasonably should have known–that other driver was "careless, reckless, and incompetent."

According to a statement issued by a representative of local law enforcement, the crash occurred after a driver of a Dodge Ram pick up truck rear-ended a smaller vehicle. The initial collision triggered a larger wreck, after three other vehicles were caught up in the chain reaction event.