Keith Jones Fatality: Motorized Bicycle Collision with Truck in Ottawa County

On June 18, 2025, a tragic incident occurred in Ottawa County, Oklahoma, claiming the life of Keith Jones, a 39-year-old resident. Jones was operating a Genesis Motorized bicycle westbound on E 110 Road near S 540 Road when, at approximately 4:00 p.m., he was struck by a 2007 Dodge 2500 truck traveling eastbound. The truck was driven by 55-year-old Dale Riley, who emerged from the collision uninjured. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP), the crash resulted from inattentive driving, with Jones pronounced dead at the scene.

The OHP report highlights that Jones was not wearing a helmet, a factor that may have exacerbated the severity of his injuries. The absence of protective gear, combined with the force of the impact, underscores the fatal outcome of this event. Authorities continue to investigate the precise circumstances of the inattentive driving that led to this collision, leaving a stark reminder of the consequences of negligence on public roadways.