OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Officials are warning drivers about recent events that could have turned deadly on Oklahoma turnpikes.
This week, authorities with the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority said the Chandler overpass bridge above eastbound I-44 was hit twice by illegal over height trucks.
Officials say the first vehicle had small pipes strapped down. When it hit the bridge beam, a pipe smashed into the windshield of a nearby vehicle.
Fortunately, the driver was not injured.
The OTA suggests making sure loads are properly secured by:
- Tying down items with rope, netting, or straps
- Tie large objects directly to the vehicle or trailer
- Cover the entire load with a sturdy tarp or netting
- Don’t overload the vehicle
- Always double check to make sure it is secure.