In the early hours of October 31, quick thinking by an Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper prevented what could have been a catastrophic accident. Around 3:45 a.m. near mile marker 161, Trooper Patrick Ball encountered a vehicle driving eastbound in the westbound lanes of the Turner Turnpike at roughly 40 mph.
Despite the cruiser’s emergency lights, the oncoming driver continued straight toward the patrol unit. In a decisive maneuver, Trooper Ball allowed the vehicle to strike his cruiser, pinning it against a highway wall. This courageous intervention stopped the wrong-way driver and likely saved lives, though both vehicles sustained significant damage. The suspect was evaluated at a hospital before being booked on multiple charges, including driving under the influence. OHP officials used the incident to remind motorists of how heavily alcohol impairs reaction times, judgment, and spatial awareness.
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News resource: News9.com
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