1 killed, 1 hurt in CMV collision on I-44 at MM 313 in Miami
Posted on Tuesday, August 19th, 2025 at 12:59 am
MIAMI, OK – A 36-year-old man died Monday in a two-vehicle crash involving a commercial motor vehicle along the interstate in northwest Ottawa County.
According to KOCO News 5, the collision occurred just before 2 p.m. on I-44, or the Will Rogers Turnpike, at mile marker 313 on the east side of Miami. This is about 89 miles northeast of Tulsa.
Police say that for unknown reasons, the driver of the CMV lost control of the vehicle, left the roadway, and hit a parked car on the shoulder. The hazard lights on the car were activated.
A passenger in the vehicle that was hit sustained fatal injuries. Authorities identified him as Oklahoma Turnpike Authority employee Zachary Rinehart.
Medics transported the driver of the parked vehicle to an area hospital with injuries of unknown severity.
The driver of the CMV did not sustain injuries in the accident.
A full investigation is underway.
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.
