YUKON, OK – A 26-year-old man in connection with a fatal fiery crash that killed four people last Friday, May 22, has since been confirmed to have an illegal status in the U.S.

This is a second update in connection with the story we first covered last Friday, May 22. The Oklahoma Department of Public Safety commissioner told Koco5 that they are working with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials on the case.

The commissioner said the suspect was given a Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status in 2015 and granted a work authorization permit. He noted that the suspect has no prior criminal record.

The Back Story: The 26-year-old man was reportedly driving west on eastbound I-40 and crashed head-on into another vehicle. One of the vehicles caught on fire, and the driver and three passengers of the second vehicle died from their injuries.

The second driver was identified as a 20-year-old woman, one passenger as an 18-year-old woman, a second passenger as a 19-year-old man, and a third passenger as a man, who was 18 or 19. All three passengers were El Reno Public Schools alumni.

The four victims were honored at a Memorial Day vigil at Lake Reno, according to OKCFOX.

Authorities said they later found several empty bottles of alcohol in the suspect’s vehicle and confirmed he was left in critical condition and sent to a hospital.  He was released, and OHP booked him into the Canadian County Jail on Sunday. He is being charged with four counts of second-degree murder, two counts of DUI causing great bodily injury, possessing a firearm with an altered ID during the commission of a felony, carrying firearms while under the influence, and driving the wrong way on a one-way road.

Cyclist’s life claimed in hit-and-run crash in Northeast OKC

NORTHEAST OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – A cyclist’s life was claimed in a hit-and-run crash that happened in Northeast Oklahoma City on Tuesday, Koco5 reports.

A man was cycling in the area of Northeast 36th Street and Lincoln Boulevard when he was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene. The cyclist fell from his bike and was found by a passerby, who dialed 911.

Oklahoma City Police rushed to the scene and declared the cyclist dead after arriving.

Police have not provided a description of the suspect or the make or model of their vehicle, nor have they released more details about the victim.

We will issue updates as soon as we learn more.

2 killed in rollover crash near Davis

NEAR DAVIS, OK – Two people suffered fatal injuries as a result of a rollover collision on Tuesday that occurred north of Davis, according to KTEN.

The crash happened on U.S. 77 near River Bottom Road. Oklahoma Highway Patrol determined that the driver of a white sports utility vehicle had crashed into a blue Hyundai.

The Hyundai driver lost control of their car, causing it to overturn. The driver and passenger, a 42-year-old man from Elmore City and a 34-year-old woman from Davis, died from their injuries.

OHP shut down the northbound and southbound U.S. 77 for the scene clean-up process and investigation.

DPS investigates vehicle crash with injuries in South OKC

SOUTH OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – The Oklahoma Department of Public Safety is investigating the details behind a vehicle crash with injuries in South Oklahoma City.

The collision happened before 10 a.m. on the 9024th block of South Shartel Avenue, according to OKC Response & Accident Tracker.

DPS did not specify the number of people who were injured or the severity of injuries sustained.

In addition, officials did not list the number of people and vehicles involved or say how the collision unfolded.

We will add updates as soon as we learn more.

At least 1 injured in vehicle accident in OKC’s Timber Creek Estates

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – At least one person was injured in a vehicle accident that occurred in the Timber Creek Estates neighborhood on Wednesday.

According to OKC Response & Accident Tracker, the crash happened before 11:15 p.m. on the 2825th block of South Mustang Road.

Officials have not specified the number of people and vehicles involved or the extent of the sustained injuries.

We will provide updates as soon as we learn more.

Officials called to vehicle fire on SH 51 near Coweta

NEAR COWETA, OK – Officials were summoned to the scene of a vehicle fire that happened on State Highway 51 along mile marker 7 near Coweta last Friday, May 22.

Oklahoma Turnpike Authority narrowed the road to one lane to accommodate the scene clean-up process, according to their X post.

No injuries have been reported, and the cause of the fire has not been made immediately clear.

We will add updates as soon as we learn more.

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