A fatal collision occurred on the evening of May 18, 2024, at the intersection of County Road 2625 and State Highway 99 in Pawhuska, OK, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The crash, which happened around 8:07 PM, involved a 2002 Chevy Silverado and a 2013 Jeep Wrangler.
The Vehicles and Victims
2002 Chevy Silverado:
- Driver: Cody Jay Salyer, 30, from Skiatook, OK
- Condition: Transported by Pawhuska EMS to Hillcrest Hospital in Tulsa, admitted in critical condition with head, external trunk, and internal trunk injuries.
2013 Jeep Wrangler:
- Driver: Charles Bingamon, 70, from Skiatook, OK
- Condition: Transported by Airevac to Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa, admitted in critical condition with head and internal trunk injuries.
- Passenger: Melvillia Bingamon, 68, from Skiatook, OK
- Condition: Tragically pronounced dead at the scene due to injuries sustained in the collision.
Accident Details
The accident occurred when Cody Jay Salyer, driving westbound on County Road 2625, failed to stop at a stop sign and struck the Jeep Wrangler, which was southbound on State Highway 99, on the front driver’s side.
Driver Conditions
- Cody Jay Salyer: The trooper reported an odor of alcohol.
- Charles Bingamon: Appeared to be in normal condition.
Collision Analysis
- Cause: Failure to stop for a traffic control device.
- Airbags: Both vehicles were equipped with airbags, which deployed.
- Seatbelts: Both occupants in the Jeep were wearing seatbelts. Seatbelt use in the Silverado is unknown.
- Weather: Clear
- Road Conditions: Dry
Thankfully, no one was pinned or ejected from their vehicles, and the Department of Transportation number and helmet use were not applicable in this accident.
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol notes that this report is based on the trooper’s investigation and may contain the trooper’s opinion.
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