One dead in turnpike accident
One dead in turnpike accident

ANTLERS — A motorcyclist died after being hit by a tractor-trailer Friday.

Cameron Lawrence, 47, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, was driving a motorcycle northbound on the Indian Nation Turnpike near the Antlers toll booth when he was struck from behind about 1:30 p.m., the Oklahoma Highway Patrol said.

Featured Gallery

 

Advertisement

He was driven into the back of a sport utility vehicle that had stopped to pay a toll, the patrol said. The SUV was forced into a ditch, and the motorcycle was under the tractor-trailer when its fuel tank ignited.

Lawrence died at the scene. He was not wearing a helmet.

Truck driver Richard Sears, 70, of Waltersboro, S.C., was taken to Pushmataha Hospital with head and arm injuries, troopers said.

The SUV driver was uninjured.

The accident was under investigation Friday.

News Photo Galleriesview all

LibertyFest Parade

View pictures from the July 4, 2009 parade in Edmond.

17 photos

Sally Kern: Thursday, July 2, 2009

Photos of State Rep. Sally Kern, who launched a proclamation for morality at a state Capitol rally Thursday morning.

12 photos

Daily Published Photos: July 2, 2009

View photos from The Oklahoman.

41 photos

Daily Published Photos: July 1, 2009.

View photos from The Oklahoman.

47 photos

Page 1 of 5

Prev 1 2 3 4 5 Next