CHANDLER, Lincoln County, Okla., Nov. 10, 2026 — One person died and several others were injured on Monday, November 9, in a crash on the Turner Turnpike near Chandler, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The eastbound lanes were shut down near Mile Marker 170 while troopers investigated.
Troopers said a semi-truck and a Suburban collided near the rest stop area at that mile marker. Investigators said the semi-truck was reportedly entering the turnpike when the crash happened. The cause remains under investigation.
The Suburban was carrying a group from Webster High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma, returning from a student council convention in Norman, according to Tulsa Public Schools. One student died at the scene. Several other passengers, described as being in very critical condition, were taken to hospitals in Tulsa, Oklahoma. A sponsor who was traveling with the students was also reported hospitalized.
Troopers urged drivers to seek an alternate route, saying the turnpike was expected to stay closed for an extended period as the Oklahoma Highway Patrol continued working the scene.
We are deeply sorry for the loss suffered by the victim's family.
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Higher speeds mean greater impact force, which increases the risk of severe injury or death and reduces the time a driver has to react or avoid a collision.
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Agencies such as the Oklahoma Highway Patrol typically document the scene, interview witnesses, inspect the vehicles involved, and review factors such as speed, road conditions, and driver actions before determining the cause.
