A fatal car crash occurred on the evening of December 2, at approximately 6:15 PM, just east of the intersection of South Falcon Road and West 20th Street in Elk City.

The incident involved a 2018 Nissan driven by 79-year-old Martha A. Stumbaugh, a resident of Elk City. According to authorities, Stumbaugh’s vehicle was traveling westbound on West 20th Street when it made a sudden hard left turn into a ditch. The vehicle continued through the ditch before coming to rest on its wheels in the entrance of a driveway.

Stumbaugh was flown to OU Medical Center, where she was admitted in critical condition. Tragically, she succumbed to her injuries the following day, December 3, according to medical staff.

Authorities report that a medical issue may have contributed to the crash, though the exact cause remains under investigation.