TULSA, OK – One person died, and another was injured in a rear-end collision involving a construction truck on westbound Interstate 44 on Friday, Newson6 said.

Preliminary details show that the driver of a construction truck pulled over onto the interstate shoulder before Exit 223C for 33rd West Avenue and was rear-ended by a second vehicle.

The construction truck had an arrow and flashing lights activated at the time of the crash. The construction worker was injured, while the driver who caused the rear-end collision died.

Oklahoma Highway Patrol confirmed that a passenger from the driver’s vehicle was OK, but did not specify if they sustained minor injuries.

OHP and other officials shut down the majority of the interstate and left one lane open for an estimated two hours to accommodate the scene clean-up process and for the overall investigation. During that time, drivers were asked to seek alternative routes.

Speed was factor in fatal rollover crash in Madill

MADILL, OK – Madill police suspect excessive speed was a factor behind a fatal rollover crash that happened on State Highway 199 on Tuesday.

Madill’s interim police chief told KTEN that a male driver was traveling at a high rate of speed when he lost control of his Honda Civic car and drifted off the highway.

The man’s car overturned, and he succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

Police did not release the man’s identity or confirm if other people were involved.

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 took place in Timber Creek Estates on Friday.

The OKC Response & Accident Tracker reported the crash at 11:50 a.m., saying it happened at the intersection of Southwest 15th Street and South Mustang Road.

Officials did not disclose the number of people and vehicles involved, specify the extent of injuries, or say whether anyone had to go to the hospital or was cited.

Authorities are investigating the details behind the collision.

OK DOT called to vehicle accident in NW OKC

NORTHWEST OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – The Oklahoma Department of Transportation was dispatched to the scene of a vehicle accident that occurred in Northwest OKC on Thursday.

The crash occurred around 8 a.m. on Rockwell Avenue, south of the John Kilpatrick Turnpike.

Officials have not confirmed the number of people and vehicles involved, or said whether anyone was injured.

Updates, including reports of charges, will be added after our team learns more.

 

OK DOT blocks portion of I-40 East along Will Rogers Int. Airport due to crash

SOUTHWEST OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – The Oklahoma Department of Transportation blocked a portion of the eastbound I-40 due to a Thursday morning crash.

Total Traffic Network’s Oklahoma City first announced the crash at 7:30 a.m., saying they blocked two right lanes for the scene clean-up process. During this time, traffic delays could be seen towards exit 140 at Morgan Road.

Officials are working to determine the cause of the crash.

OK DPS investigates vehicle accident in NW OKC’s Van Buren

NORTHWEST OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – The Oklahoma Department of Public Safety is investigating the details behind a vehicle accident in the Van Buren area on Friday.

The crash happened around 1 p.m. at the intersection of North Rockwell Avenue and West Memorial Road East, according to the OKC Response & Accident Tracker.

Officials reported no injuries and have not specified the number of people and vehicles involved.

The cause of the crash is under investigation.

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