34-Year-Old Arika Smith Killed in Sherman County Three-Vehicle Crash on US 54

Sherman County, Texas (March 16, 2020) – Two people were killed, and one person was injured in a head-on collision Sunday evening near Stratford, according to the DPS.

The fatal crash happened around 6:20 p.m. on March 15, on US 54.

DPS said a Ford Fusion driven by Arika Smith, 34, of Guymon was traveling southbound on the highway behind a semi-truck while Diane Wagner,55, of Wisconsin, was driving a Kia Optima northbound.

Smith attempted to pass the semi-truck and crashed head-on into the Optima.

The impact caused the Ford to go airborne and hit the semi-truck.

Smith and Diane were declared dead at the scene.

A passenger in the Optima, 57-year-old Gregory Wagner of Wisconsin, was airlifted to Northwest Texas Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

The driver of the semi-truck was uninjured in the crash.

The crash remains under investigation.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Arika Smith.

Common Causes of Automobile Accidents

While there are many causes of car accidents, the most common reasons of driver negligence include driver inattention; cell phone use; texting and driving; speeding; fatigue; failure to yield the right of way from a stop sign or private drive; running a red light; and driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs,” Attorney Joel A. Gordon said. Mr. Gordon believes that an independent investigation is important. An Attorney will help obtain the crash report, secure accident photos, interview witnesses, and create a claim.

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