VIDEO: 2 Killed In Fiery Semi Crash On I-44 In Oklahoma

  • Source: KOTV-DT CBS 6 Tulsa
  • Published: 08/08/2024 12:00 AM

A semi crash early Wednesday killed two people on I-44 near Catoosa. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reports a UPS semi, towing three trailers, stalled in the middle lane of I-44 at 177th East Avenue. A second semi hit it from behind, veered to the side, and caught fire. The driver of the second semi, and passenger, were killed. OHP identified the UPS truck driver as Thomas Hawkins, age 53, of Moore. He was not injured in the 3:30 am crash. OHP Lt. Mark Southall said the UPS truck driver reported his air brakes locked and he could not move the truck. Surveillance footage from a nearby business shows the crash and subsequent fire. The Tulsa Fire Department responded, but without hydrants near the crash, resorted to using a ladder truck to extinguish the fire.



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