OHP identifies mother killed in triple-fatal crash on I-35 in Oklahoma City

Oklahoma Highway Patrol released the identity of a woman killed in a deadly crash Wednesday involving a trooper. | VIDEO ABOVE | 3 people, including an Oklahoma trooper and child, killed in crash on I-35 in OKCTroopers identified Mercedes Bayne, 36, as one of the drivers killed in the crash. Her 4-year-old child also died in the crash, but OHP does not release identities of juveniles. Officials said Bayne was driving south on Interstate 35 in Oklahoma City at about 11:30 a.m. when heavy equipment from a separate vehicle fell onto the road. Troopers said they believe Bayne tried to miss the equipment when she crossed a cable barrier and hit a trooper, who was northbound on I-35. The trooper was identified as Vernon Brake, who is survived by his wife and two children. Brake served the Oklahoma Highway Patrol for nearly 20 years, with a significant time assigned to commercial motor vehicle enforcement.The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is searching for the driver whose vehicle was carrying the heavy equipment that fell onto the highway.The crash happened between Britton and Hefner roads. Anyone with information is asked to call 405-425-2323.Top Headlines 3 people, including an Oklahoma trooper and 4-year-old child, killed in crash on I-35 in OKC What we know about the recovery mission for American woman who reportedly fell overboard in the Bahamas Principal shot by former student in lobby of Pauls Valley High School: What we know TIMELINE: Oklahoma to see several days of severe storm risks starting later this week Former FedEx driver pleads guilty to killing 7-year-old Oklahoma girl in Texas