CMV crash on I-40 WB near Okemah blocks traffic
Posted on Tuesday, July 4th, 2023 at 12:58 am
OKFUSKEE CO., OK – Officials closed several lanes of the interstate near Okemah Monday after a crash involving a commercial motor vehicle, reports the Oklahoma Department of Transportation.
I-40 OKFUSKEE CO: Westbound I-40 is narrowed to one lane at mm 223.5, east of Okemah, due to a crash involving a commercial vehicle. Drivers should expect delays or locate an alternate route.
— Oklahoma Department of Transportation (@OKDOT) July 3, 2023
The incident happened sometime before 2:53 p.m. on the westbound side of I-40 near Okemah, in an area east of the Muscogee Creek Nation Community Hospital.
Police have not yet shared any details regarding the accident, and it’s still unclear if anyone was hurt.
Only one lane of traffic remained open on the westbound side of the interstate while crews worked to investigate and clear the scene.
Our team of bloggers will return to share updates if and when we learn more about injuries, the number of vehicles involved, or the cause of the accident.
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.
