Shirley Pitts Dies in Fatal Car Crash Near Foss, Oklahoma

On March 20, 2025, a devastating car accident claimed the life of 81-year-old Shirley A. Pitts near Foss, Oklahoma, as reported by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP). The incident occurred on OK-73/OK-44 when Martha L. Clem, an 82-year-old driver, was operating a Ford Edge westbound on OK-73. Authorities state that the vehicle failed to negotiate a t-intersection at OK-73 and OK-44, resulting in it running through the intersection, becoming airborne, and ultimately crashing into a ditch.

Martha L. Clem was transported to a nearby hospital and remains in stable condition, while Shirley A. Pitts, a passenger in the vehicle, was pronounced deceased at a local medical facility by hospital staff. The OHP investigation concluded that the collision was caused by unsafe speed for the curve of the road, underscoring the critical need for drivers to exercise caution and adhere to road conditions to prevent such tragic outcomes.