Driver sleeping at the wheel leads to fatal I-35 crash, Logan County
A tragic incident occurred last week on Interstate 35 in Logan County, Oklahoma, where a passenger lost their life after a box truck collided with an Oklahoma Department of Transportation truck. Reports from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol revealed that the collision occurred near State Highway 33 when the box truck struck the parked ODOT truck in a closed lane leading to a work zone. It was determined that the 40-year-old driver of the box truck had fallen asleep at the wheel, resulting in the fatal accident. Authorities stressed the dangers of drowsy driving, highlighting how fatigue can impair judgment and reaction time, leading to potentially deadly microsleep episodes. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol emphasized the importance of pulling over for rest if feeling sleepy while driving, noting that caffeine is not a substitute for sleep. The tragic incident serves as a reminder of the risks faced by ODOT workers in work zones and underlines the need for all drivers to prioritize safety when passing through such areas.
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