Wendell Stanley Injured in Choctaw County Car Crash on US 271 – January 19, 2026

Wendell Stanley, 74, of Antlers, Oklahoma, sustained injuries on January 19, 2026, following a collision on U.S. Highway 271 near the Pushmataha/Choctaw County line. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, a vehicle driven by 72-year-old Brinda Taylor of Antlers crossed the center line, striking the driver’s side of Stanley’s car. The impact caused Stanley’s vehicle to overturn once, resulting in injuries to both drivers.

The circumstances that led to Taylor crossing the center line remain under investigation. Emergency responders attended the scene promptly, and both drivers were transported for medical evaluation. The incident underscores the continued risks associated with roadway collisions in rural areas, where sudden vehicle maneuvers can have severe consequences.