Tushka, OK — April, 3, 2025, Brinlee Farris and Hannah Zebraski were killed in a car accident at around 6:13 A.M. on US-69.
Authorities are investigating after a multi-vehicle accident resulted in the death of two teens and injured two others during the morning hours of April 3rd. According to official reports, a Jeep Compass operated by Brinlee Farris with Hannah Zebraski and an unnamed teen as passengers were traveling on US-69 in the northbound lanes, when the vehicle hydroplaned and crossed into the southbound lanes where it was struck by Subaru Outback which was then struck by a third vehicle.
When first responders arrived on the scene, they found that Farris and Zebraski had been ejected from the Jeep and had sustained fatal injuries, and the and they were transported to the hospital for treatment. At this time there has been no further information released from the accident, including the status of their injuries, however this remains an ongoing investigation and more details may be released by authorities in the future.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
When a multi-vehicle collision results in the deaths of two individuals and injuries to others, especially involving a vehicle that hydroplaned and entered oncoming lanes, a detailed and objective investigation is necessary to determine the sequence of events and contributing factors. In this incident on US-69, where a Jeep Compass reportedly hydroplaned and was struck by two additional vehicles, investigators must focus on three core questions: (1) Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash? (2) Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused or contributed to the crash? (3) Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
Initial reports suggest that the Jeep Compass, occupied by three individuals, lost control due to hydroplaning. While road surface conditions and weather are often contributing factors in such cases, that alone does not fully explain why the vehicle crossed into opposing traffic or why it could not regain control. Investigators should evaluate the condition of the pavement, drainage design, and any reports of water accumulation in the area. Determining whether the roadway contributed to the loss of traction is a necessary part of understanding the full picture.
In addition to the roadway, the vehicle’s condition plays a critical role. Hydroplaning incidents can be worsened by underinflated tires, worn tread, or issues with the vehicle’s suspension and electronic stability systems. Investigators should assess whether the Jeep Compass had any active recalls, a history of mechanical issues, or defects that may have limited the driver’s ability to respond. A mechanical inspection can help identify whether any failure in the vehicle’s systems contributed to the severity or progression of the crash.
Lastly, electronic control modules (ECMs) from the involved vehicles may contain key pre-crash data. Speed, throttle input, steering angle, and brake application are among the data points that can be captured in the moments leading up to the crash. This information can help establish how the vehicle was behaving and whether it responded correctly to the driver’s inputs. Given the severity of the impact and the ejections reported, securing this data quickly is critical to ensure it remains intact and usable.
Until these three questions are fully explored, the cause of the incident remains incomplete. A thorough investigation—one that includes roadway analysis, vehicle inspections, and digital data review—is necessary to understand what occurred and whether any correctable factors played a role.
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