67-Year-Old Texas Man Dies in I-35 Crash Near Tonkawa
Tonkawa, OK — A 67-year-old man from Texas died after his vehicle struck a cable barrier and rolled multiple times on Interstate 35 on Saturday afternoon.
According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the accident occurred at approximately 2:41 p.m. near mile marker 216. The man's vehicle, a sedan, was traveling northbound when it veered off the roadway and hit the barrier.
Authorities reported that the driver was pronounced dead at the scene. No other vehicles were involved in the incident, and no additional injuries were reported. Emergency responders from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol and local medical services were dispatched to the scene.
The northbound lanes of I-35 were temporarily closed for investigation and cleanup, leading to significant delays. The highway has since reopened.
The cause of the crash is under investigation by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.