Oklahoma – A recent crash on the Turner Turnpike in Oklahoma serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of speeding and the life-saving importance of seatbelts. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the incident involved a semi-truck and a pickup truck that collided at high speed.
The semi, traveling around 70 mph, was rear-ended by the pickup, which was speeding at an even higher rate. The force of the impact sent the pickup underneath the semi’s trailer, tearing off the truck’s passenger side door, cab, and hood.
Remarkably, the only part of the cab left intact was the area where the driver was seated.
Despite the catastrophic damage to the vehicle, the driver of the pickup walked away from the crash. Authorities credit the driver’s seatbelt with saving his life, as the safety device likely kept him in place during the violent collision.
This incident highlights the critical importance of seatbelt use in preventing serious injury or death during high-speed crashes. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol urges all drivers to remain vigilant on the road, follow speed limits, and always wear seatbelts.
