A late-night trip along U.S. Highway 412 in Rogers County ended in tragedy Thursday when a head-on collision killed three people and shut down the roadway near 4160 Road around 8:40 p.m. Authorities said the crash involved an SUV and a semi-trailer, and troopers from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol responded and launched an investigation.
According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, as reported by News On 6, the SUV was operating as a rideshare vehicle when it collided head-on with an eastbound semi at about 8:40 p.m. Troopers said the rideshare driver and two passengers in the SUV were pronounced dead at the scene, and the semi left the roadway after the impact. Investigators told the station that witness statements collected so far line up with the semi driver’s account as the probe continues.
Rideshare driving and crash risk
Researchers and federal reviewers say several realities of rideshare work, including late-night shifts, driver fatigue and unfamiliar routes, can raise the risk of serious crashes. A peer-reviewed analysis of work-related crashes in U.S. rideshare drivers found higher odds tied to night shifts and heavy trip counts, the study reports. A review by the U.S. Government Accountability Office has also flagged gaps in safety transparency and recall oversight for vehicles used by rideshare platforms, GAO found.
What officials say
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol remains on scene and is asking anyone with information about the crash to contact troopers, News On 6 reported. Investigators said the probe is ongoing and that additional updates will be released when they become available.
