Box truck collision with parked ODOT vehicle on I-35 near Logan County results in passenger death
Oklahoma – Last week, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol responded to a two-vehicle collision on I-35 near SH-33 in Logan County, assisted by first responders. Troopers determined that Jonathan Bush, 40, the driver of a box truck, struck a parked Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) truck…
Fatal collision on Will Rogers Turnpike claims life of OTA worker, critically injures another
Oklahoma – A tragic crash occurred on the Will Rogers Turnpike (Interstate 44 eastbound) just east of the Miami exit on August 19, involving an Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) work crew. Preliminary investigation shows a semi-truck drifted off the roadway, striking an OTA employee who…
Oklahoma Highway Patrol honors trooper on retirement after 27 years of service
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol announced the retirement of Trooper Keith Teel #792 after 27 years of service to the state. Trooper Teel joined the 50th Oklahoma Highway Patrol Academy in January 1998. His first assignment was with Troop E in Coal County before…
Semi hits unoccupied vehicle left on I-35 near Guthrie after driver struck deer
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported that a semi-truck collided with an unoccupied vehicle on Interstate 35 near Guthrie early Wednesday morning. Troopers said the incident occurred around 4 a.m. after the vehicle’s driver struck a deer, leaving the car disabled in the middle…
Oklahoma Transportation Commission celebrates rise to No. 4 in national bridge rankings and greenlights $92 million in highway projects
Oklahoma – At its recent meeting, the Oklahoma Transportation Commission received an update on the state’s national bridge condition ranking, upcoming infrastructure projects, and a new community engagement initiative. Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) Executive Director Tim Gatz informed commissioners that Oklahoma climbed to No….
Oklahoma Highway Patrol honors retiring lieutenant after 25 years of service
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol recognized Lt. Johnny Crisp on his retirement following 25 years of service to the state. Lt. Crisp, a graduate of the 52nd OHP Academy, served in Troop A (Oklahoma City), Troop ES (Executive Security), Troop R (Capitol), and Troop…
Vehicle pursuit ends with arrest of suspects wanted for accessory to murder near Sapulpa
Oklahoma – An Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper located a stolen vehicle connected to suspects wanted in a murder investigation just after 1:00 p.m. near Sapulpa. The vehicle, occupied by a male driver and two female passengers, was reported linked to individuals wanted for accessory to…
Oklahoma Transportation Commission to discuss bridge progress and upcoming projects August 4
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Transportation Commission will hold its monthly meeting at 11 a.m. Monday, August 4, in the R.A. Ward Transportation Building, 200 N.E. 21st St., Oklahoma City. The public and media are invited to attend in person or watch the livestream online. During…
Oklahoma Highway Patrol lieutenant retires after 25 years of service
Oklahoma – According to the state officials, Lt Toy Thilges has retired after 25 years of dedicated service to the State of Oklahoma and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP). Thilges began his career in June 2000, graduating from the 52nd Academy. He was initially assigned…
Governor Stitt issues executive order to block public funding for abortion-affiliated providers in Oklahoma
Oklahoma – Governor Kevin Stitt has signed an executive order reinforcing Oklahoma’s pro-life stance by directing state agencies to halt all public funding for individuals and organizations affiliated with abortion providers. The order follows the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Medina v. Planned Parenthood South…
OHP dive team recovers submerged vehicle from Twin Lakes in Shawnee
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) dive team, along with Troop W, recovered a submerged 2020 Dodge Ram from Twin Lakes in Shawnee on July 30, 2025. The recovery was conducted at the request of the Shawnee Police Department. After being pulled from the…
Two survive semi rollover crash on I-44 ramp to I-35 in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma – Two individuals are fortunate to have survived a semi-truck rollover early Friday morning on the ramp from I-44 to northbound I-35 in Oklahoma City. The crash occurred around 5:00 a.m. when the semi overturned, trapping both the driver and passenger inside the cab…