Austin James Birely Killed in Jackson County, Oklahoma Pedestrian Crash on February 11, 2026 Along U.S. Highway 283

On February 11, 2026, a fatal crash occurred in Jackson County, Oklahoma, resulting in the death of 23-year-old Austin James Birely of Altus. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the incident took place at approximately 6:21 a.m. along U.S. Highway 283 near East County Road 160. Authorities reported that a northbound driver struck Birely while he was in the outside lane of traffic.

Emergency responders pronounced Birely dead at the scene. No additional details regarding the circumstances leading up to the collision have been released. The investigation remains under the authority of state officials, and no further information has been made public at this time.