Piedmont police officer Jeremy Furr was injured Thursday in a motorcycle collision with a pickup in southeast Oklahoma and was hospitalized, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.
Furr was driving a motorcycle about 2:15 p.m. Thursday on U.S. 271 about 4 miles west of Wister in LeFlore County when he pulled away from a stop sign and struck a pickup, the patrol reports. The intersection is in the Ouachita Mountains of eastern Oklahoma.
Furr, 28, of Yukon, was flown by helicopter to St. Vincent Hospital in Hot Springs, Arkansas with leg and internal injuries. He was admitted in critical condition, the patrol reports.
Furr was driving west on the motorcycle on Pocahontas Road where he stopped at a stop sign and then hit a pickup driven south on U.S. 271 by Kyle Carson, 54, of Alba, Texas. Carson had two passengers, Camacho Padron, 49, of Cipriano, Mexico and Juan Torres, 26 of Alba, Texas. The occupants of the pickup wore seat belts and were not injured, the patrol reports. Furr’s condition was apparently normal at the time of the collision. The cause of the collision is reported as failure to yield from the stop sign.
Piedmont police reported that Furr was in a “catastrophic” motorcycle accident on Thursday.
Jeremy Furr
Piedmont Police Chief Shayne Clark released a statement that reads:
“We are deeply saddened to inform you that officer Jeremy Furr, a beloved member of our team, was involved in a catastrophic motorcycle accident in Southeast Oklahoma yesterday (Thursday).”
The statement reads, “While visiting his family for the Christmas holidays, this unfortunate incident occurred, resulting in him being airlifted to a hospital. Furr is in intensive care with multiple surgeries scheduled in the near future. His devoted wife and family are by his side, providing him with the love and support he needs during this difficult time.”
Furr was hired in July as a Piedmont police officer. He previously worked for the Pittsburg County Sheriff’s Department.
The Piedmont police statement continues:
“We kindly request that you keep Jeremy, his wife, and family in your thoughts and prayers. At present, officer Furr’s condition is critical but stable, and the upcoming days are of utmost importance in determining his recovery. We are grateful for any and all positive energy and prayers that you can send his way.
Furr’s family also provided a statement, Clark said. The family’s statement reads:
“We extend our deepest gratitude for your support, and we will continue to keep you updated on officer Furr’s progress. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers during this challenging period.”
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