67-year-old Oklahoma City man killed in I-44 multi-vehicle crash

Man Killed in Interstate 44 Crash in Southwest Oklahoma City

A 67-year-old man was killed in a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 44 in southwest Oklahoma City on Friday, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The crash occurred on I-44 just north of Southwest 15th Street shortly before 7 p.m.

Authorities identified the victim as 67-year-old Brian Dotson of Oklahoma City. Troopers reported that Dotson was stopped for traffic on Interstate 44 when the collision happened.

Sequence of Events Reported by Troopers

According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Dotson’s car was stopped in a traffic line on I-44 just north of Southwest 15th Street. While he was stopped, another car struck his vehicle from behind.

After being hit from the rear, Dotson’s car then struck a trailer that was attached to another vehicle. Officials described the incident as a multi-vehicle crash along the interstate in southwest Oklahoma City.

Casualties and Official Response

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol confirmed that Brian Dotson died as a result of the crash. No other injuries were reported among the people involved in the incident.

Officials stated that an investigation into the crash is underway. Authorities have not released additional details about the other vehicles or drivers involved beyond confirming that Dotson’s car was struck from behind and then collided with a trailer attached to another vehicle.

The incident took place on Friday evening and prompted a response from troopers responsible for the Interstate 44 corridor in southwest Oklahoma City. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol continues to review the circumstances surrounding the crash.