Semi-truck rollover seriously injures 1 on I-44 near Miami
Posted on Wednesday, May 24th, 2023 at 11:09 am
OTTAWA CO., OK – A 23-year-old Canadian man went to the hospital with serious injuries after a semi-truck crash on the interstate near Miami, reports Fox 23 News.
The incident happened around 6:50 a.m. on the westbound side of the Will Rogers Turnpike near mile marker 311, which is east of Dotyville and south of Miami.
The investigation thus far indicates that a 2022 Volvo semi-truck left the roadway, struck a concrete barrier, and overturned after the 22-year-old driver fell asleep.
A 23-year-old male passenger in the semi went to the hospital with serious injuries. Officials identified him as Gursharan Singh from Canada.
The driver of the 18-wheeler, identified as Milamveer Randhawa, was not injured 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 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.
