<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1KrtQz_1GvCQWpV00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1KrtQz_1GvCQWpV00" width="990" height="546" ></figure>The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says a vehicle carrying eight people was traveling eastbound near mile marker 170 when it struck the rear of a commercial vehicle that was entering the turnpike from a nearby rest area.Troopers say the passenger vehicle spun, rolled an unknown number of times, and came to rest on its side. A 16-year-old passenger from Tulsa was killed in the crash. The 61-year-old driver and six other passengers were injured.The driver of the commercial vehicle, a 49-year-old California man, was not hurt.The crash remains under investigation by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.Tulsa Public Schools released a statement:<blockquote>It is with profound sadness that Tulsa Public Schools confirms seven students and one staff member from Webster High School were involved in a serious traffic accident earlier today. The students and staff member were returning from the Oklahoma Association of Student Councils State Convention held in Norman. Tragically, we have been notified that one student died as a result of injuries sustained in the accident. At this time, we understand additional passengers are being treated for their injuries at area hospitals.We are heartbroken by this devastating loss and extend our deepest condolences to the student’s family, friends, classmates, and the entire Webster community. We are also keeping those who were injured, as well as their families and everyone affected, in our thoughts as we hope for their full recovery.Tulsa Public Schools teams will be at Webster beginning Tuesday morning to support students and staff. If you or your child needs support, you can access around-the-clock no-cost crisis support by contacting COPES at 918-744-4800. Family &amp; Children’s Services will also be on site at Webster to provide additional support for those that need it.Out of respect for the students, staff, and families affected, Tulsa Public Schools has canceled the Board of Education meeting scheduled for Monday, Nov. 9 at 5:30 p.m. Our primary focus right now is supporting those affected and their families. The meeting will be rescheduled, and we will share the new date and time once it is set.</blockquote>Tulsa Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Ebony Johnson also released a statement:<blockquote>Today our community experienced an unimaginable loss. Seven of our outstanding Webster High School students, along with their student council sponsor, traveled to Norman for the state student council convention. These young leaders were on their way home from the event when they were involved in a terrible traffic accident. Tragically, one young woman lost her life as a result of her injuries. Her six fellow student council members and their teacher are hospitalized tonight.My deepest condolences are with the family of the bright young woman whose future has been cut short. As a mother, my heart aches for them. I ask you to join me in extending your thoughts and heartfelt sympathy.I also ask you to join me in thinking of the seven other members of our Tulsa Public Schools family who are being cared for in the hospital tonight. Please keep them in your thoughts as we remain hopeful for their full healing and recovery.In the coming days, I encourage you to lean on one another. Let us come together to grieve, and remember a life that has been lost. Please respect the privacy of those affected and extend grace, compassion, and support to our students, staff, and families.Our district will have support in place to aid those affected. Teams will be on site at Webster for students and staff. We will make all our resources available to support our community as we process this loss.Thank you to all of those who have reached out with messages of support. Your care and concern are felt throughout our community and mean so much to our extended TPS family.</blockquote>Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols also released a statement:<blockquote>Our community has lost a shining light and others need our prayers following this tragic wreck on the turnpike today.There are no words that can adequately express the heartbreak of a loss or an event like this. Any time when lives of young people are cut short, or our educators are hurt that dedicate their lives to guiding and caring for our youth, the weight of emotions are difficult to comprehend.My heart breaks for the families who are grieving, those sitting in hospitals right now receiving updates on their loved ones, and the Webster school community.Our hearts will remain with family and friends as they navigate this tragedy.On behalf of the City of Tulsa, we are holding these families, students, teachers and all those affected close in our thoughts. I hope they feel the care and support of a community standing alongside them.</blockquote>Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt also released a statement:<blockquote>My heart breaks for the families affected by today’s tragic crash on the Turner Turnpike involving students from Webster High School.Sarah and I are praying for the entire Webster school community. I am asking God to bring comfort to these families and healing to those in the hospital.Thank you to our Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers, first responders, and medical teams caring for those involved.</blockquote></div></body>

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The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says a vehicle carrying eight people was traveling eastbound near mile marker 170 when it struck the rear of a commercial vehicle that was entering the turnpike from a nearby rest area. Troopers say the passenger vehicle spun, rolled an unknown number of times, and came...

OHP releasing new details about fatality crash involving students from Webster High

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