1 killed in crash after tractor-trailer jackknifes on I-44 near Luther
Posted on Thursday, December 22nd, 2022 at 6:40 pm
OKLAHOMA COUNTY, OK — One person died Thursday morning after a collision involving a tractor-trailer on Interstate 44 near southeast Luther, according to KOCO.
The fatal accident took place on the eastbound lanes (Turner Turnpike) near mile marker 152, at about 8:30 a.m.
Little information has been shared regarding the sequence of events leading up to the wreck, but Oklahoma Highway Patrol officials confirmed one person died as a result.
KOCO 5 crews who arrived on the scene shortly said a semi with a trailer appeared to have jackknifed before it ran off the roadway near the exit to Luther.
All eastbound lanes were shut down during the response and initial investigation.
This blog will be updated to include any developments in the story as they are released.
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 truck 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.
