Oklahoma

Scott Dale Morrell Killed in Accident at US 54 near Optima, OK

Published on: February 16, 2023

Date of Accident
February 14, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Scott Dale Morrell
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

U.S. 54, Optima, OK, USA

What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a crash that killed a driver at US 54 near Optima, OK on February 14th, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 12:15 p.m. According to investigators, a Dodge Journey operated by 69-year-old Scott Dale Morrell collided with a pickup truck. The pickup truck was previously involved in a collision with a semi-truck and was in or near the roadway at the time. Morrell was taken to an area hospital with injuries he later died from. A passenger, 49-year-old Stacy Marie Vargas, was hospitalized with undisclosed injuries. Also hospitalized was the pickup truck driver, identified as 61-year-old Garret Vanvleet. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Oklahoma Highway Patrol
Vehicles Involved
Dodge Journey, Pickup Truck
Road/Highway
US 54
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (1) undisclosed injuries (2)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Dodge Journey collided with a pickup involved in a collision with a semi-truck

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