Single Vehicle Crash Injures One
A rollover accident July 14 near Southard sent a Texas trucker to the hospital.
According to a report from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Steven Smith, 53, of Wichita Falls, Texas, was southbound on State Highway 51 seven miles south of Southard when his 2020 International tractor-trailer left the road to the right, struck a sign and rolled once.
Smith was transported by Watonga EMS to Mercy Hospital Watonga then transferred via air ambulance to OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City where he was admitted in stable condition.
There was no information on whether Smith was wearing a seatbelt and the cause of the collision was listed as unsafe speed for road conditions.
OHP was assisted by Blaine County Sheriff’s Office, Watonga EMS and Air Evac.