1 killed, 1 airlifted in rollover along OK-7 near Wapanucka

Posted on Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025 at 2:07 am    

JOHNSTON CO., OK – A 72-year-old Whitesboro man sustained fatal injuries Friday in a single-vehicle collision along the highway in northeast Johnston County, reports KXII 12.

The accident happened in the evening along the westbound side of OK-7 near Wapanucka, which is about two hours southeast of Oklahoma City.

Police say that a driver lost control of her vehicle after falling asleep, causing the car to leave the roadway and roll.

A passenger in the vehicle, identified as Bobby Coley, succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

Medics airlifted the driver to an area hospital with injuries of unknown severity.

A full investigation is underway.

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