Man on moped dies after being hit by vehicle in Ottawa County

OHP identified the victim as a 33-year-old man.

Friday, June 20th 2025, 10:01 am

By: Drake Johnson


A man is dead following a crash in Ottawa County, authorities say.

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol said it happened Thursday afternoon about three miles north of Quapaw.

Troopers said a woman drove through a stop sign and hit Ricky Wilson, 33, who was riding a moped along East 20 Road near Highway 69.

OHP reports that Wilson was not wearing a helmet, and he died at the scene.

The other driver was taken to a hospital in Joplin, Missouri.

Drake Johnson

Drake Johnson is a Digital Content Producer at Griffin Media. He joined the team in July 2021 after graduating from the University of Oklahoma with a degree in journalism.

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