A Muskogee County man was killed Saturday, May 2, in a two-vehicle crash on Oklahoma Highway 62, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Investigators identified the victim as 52-year-old Paul Mauney, who was driving eastbound when his vehicle hit another car that was turning left onto South 64th Street West. The other driver, a 19-year-old, was not reported injured.
What troopers say
According to FOX23, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol said Mauney was headed east on OK-62 when a westbound vehicle turned left onto South 64th Street West and was struck. Troopers said Mauney died from his injuries. Authorities did not immediately release information about possible impairment, any charges, or the detailed sequence of events that led up to the turn.
Scene and investigation
Emergency responders shut down parts of the highway while troopers processed the scene and gathered evidence. The Oklahoma Department of Public Safety, which oversees the Highway Patrol, coordinates trooper communications and crash reporting in the area. Investigators typically reconstruct the collision and interview witnesses before issuing a final report on what happened.
Muskogee County crash trend
Rural Muskogee County has already seen multiple fatal wrecks this year, including a March crash on OK-72 that killed an 18-year-old driver, reported in Muskogee County teen killed. That recent history has fueled concerns among residents and safety advocates about high-speed, two-lane stretches where left turns and crossing traffic can become particularly dangerous. Troopers continue to urge drivers to slow down on state highways and watch closely for turning vehicles, farm equipment, and changing road conditions.
Witnesses and next steps
Troopers are asking anyone who saw Saturday’s crash or has information about it to contact the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, FOX23 reported. The investigation remains active, and the Highway Patrol is expected to release more details once family notifications are complete and official procedures are finished. This article will be updated if authorities publish additional information.
