Semi-truck rollover on the I-40 EB off-ramp to I-44 delays traffic
Posted on Friday, September 22nd, 2023 at 2:34 am
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – No injuries have been reported thus far in connection to a semi rollover accident along the interstate near the Oak Grove area.
According to KOCO 5, the incident happened around 4:05 a.m. on the eastbound side of I-40 at the off-ramp to I-44, which is just southwest of the OKC Fairgrounds.
Police say that the driver of an 18-wheeler lost control of his truck while trying to handle a curve in the roadway, at which point the semi crashed and rolled onto its side.
Officials closed the ramp from I-40EB to I-44 for several hours while crews investigated and worked to clear the scene.
The investigation is ongoing.
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.