2-vehicle collision on I-44 in Tulsa injures police officer

Posted on Wednesday, April 19th, 2023 at 3:32 am    

TULSA, OK – Medics transported an Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper to the hospital Friday after a driver struck his cruiser along the interstate, reports KOCO 5.

The incident happened just before 11 p.m. on Friday on the westbound side of I-44 near South Yale Avenue in Midtown.

The investigation indicates that a driver veered off of the interstate and collided with the trooper’s parked vehicle on the shoulder.

The victim, identified as Trooper Russell Callicoat, went to the hospital with non-critical injuries.

A full investigation is underway to determine the cause of the collision.

This information is presented as a way to help keep our community safer and is not meant to be taken as legal advice. However, the Oklahoma car accident attorneys at the Abel Law Firm have helped clients secure financial compensation for their medical bills, lost wages, and other expenses. If you or someone you love has been injured in an accident involving another vehicle, contact us today for a free consultation.

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