Officials release more info on deadly semi-truck crash on I-44 near Catoosa

A 53-year-old male UPS semi-truck driver towing three trailers was heading east on I-44 when his air brakes locked, and the truck stalled in the middle of the roadway around 3:30 a.m.TULSA, OK – Officials have released more details concerning the fatal 2-semi-truck collision that occurred at I-44 EB and 177th E Ave on Wednesday, according to News on 6.

Another semi-truck driver slammed into the UPS truck and veered to the side before catching on fire.

Firefighters used a ladder truck to put out the fire.

The driver and passenger of the second truck, which was hauling garage door panels, died in the collision.

The UPS truck driver was not hurt in the collision.

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.

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