By Crash News Writer 
Bryan County, OK (October 17, 2024) — Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers are investigating a fatal crash that occurred near Mead on Thursday morning. The accident happened around 11:30 a.m. near the intersection of US 70 and Leavenworth Trail, about five miles west of Durant.
OHP Captain Scott Hampton stated that the crash involved a motorcycle and a car in the middle of the roadway. A Mazda hatchback, traveling northbound on Leavenworth Trail, failed to yield at a stop sign and collided with a motorcycle heading eastbound.
The motorcyclist, 64-year-old James Waters of Mead, was pronounced dead at the scene. He was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The driver of the Mazda, 51-year-old Ryan Kozikowski of Colbert, was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
Following the accident, the highway was closed in both directions as troopers conducted their investigation.
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