Behind every traffic headline is a life altered and a family suddenly thrust into an unimaginable nightmare. Recently here in Tulsa our community felt this pain deeply with the tragic passings of Joshua Holahta on I-44 and Donnell "DC" Dabney near 66th and Lewis. These losses, along with severe crashes like the one on September 7th, 2026, where William Wilkerson III was struck on his motorcycle by a driver running a red light, are stark reminders of the severe dangers riders and pedestrians face on our roads every day.

​William survived, but he is currently fighting a grueling battle in the hospital with a broken back, fractured neck, broken ribs, punctured lung, fractured knee and shin, and severe trauma. In those first critical hours after a crash, families aren’t thinking about street design or municipal codes. They are left scrambling to cover unexpected medical bills, rehabilitation costs, and missed work while navigating a confusing system. That is where families get left behind—the police clear the wreckage, the lane reopens, and everyone else moves on, but the physical and financial wreckage remains.

​Our $4,500 Annual Goal & Where the Money Goes

​Every dollar raised through this fund goes directly toward real, measurable relief:

​Direct Family & Medical Relief: Immediate cash assistance to cover urgent medical, rehabilitation, and daily survival costs for Tulsa families recovering from a severe or fatal crash.

​Emergency Guidance: Helping families connect with critical legal and medical resources during their darkest hours.

​Safety Advocacy: A portion of funds supports PACE Tulsa’s ongoing crosswalk awareness and safety work at PACETULSA.COM to prevent future tragedies.

​How Your Contribution Helps

​$25 covers immediate emergency resource guides for a family in crisis.

​$50 supports local safety education and advocacy tracking.

​$100 helps sustain family crisis response efforts for a full week.

​How You Can Help Today

​Donate: No amount is too small. Every contribution brings us closer to our goal and gives a recovering family vital breathing room.

​Share: If you cannot give right now, sharing this link in group chats or on social media makes a massive difference.

​Drive Safe: Slow down, watch out for riders and pedestrians, and respect crosswalks across Tulsa. Safer streets aren't built through luck. They are built when we take care of each other.

​Visit PACETULSA.COM to learn more. In support of William Wilkerson III's recovery, in memory of Joshua Holahta, Donnell "DC" Dabney, and all those affected, thank you for standing with Tulsa families.