Semi overturns, loses cargo on I-44 in NW Oklahoma City
Posted on Monday, August 29th, 2022 at 6:44 pm
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — A rollover crash involving a semi-truck Friday afternoon closed all westbound lanes of Interstate 44 near northwest Oklahoma City, reports News9.
The accident took place on the westbound interstate near Exit 124 to North May Avenue, shortly after 4:30 p.m.
It was unclear what led up to the wreck, but the semi rolled onto one side, causing the contents of its trailer to spill onto the roadway.
Oklahoma Police officers and Fire Department crews responded to the scene.
No one was reported hurt, but all westbound lanes in the area were blocked in the aftermath.
Motorists were asked to detour around the site. A recommended route included taking Northwest 39th Expressway to Portland Avenue to access I-44 eastbound, and then exiting southbound.
No other information has been made available at this time.
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.
