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1 dead after rush hour crash on Highway 169

TPD says a motorcyclist is dead after an accident near East 41st Street and South Garnett Road on Thursday night.

One person died in a crash on Highway 169 Tuesday afternoon, according to Tulsa police.

The crash happened at about 5:20 PM during rush hour traffic.

Witnesses told police the driver of a white vehicle did not seem to realize traffic was stopped on the highway due to a previous crash.

“Witnesses stated that the white vehicle slammed on their brakes and lost control colliding their driver side into the rear of the black SUV.” TPD said.

We’re told the driver of that white vehicle was seriously injured and was pronounced dead at the hospital.

The driver of the other vehicle, a black SUV, had minor injuries, according to police.

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