A 22-year-old construction worker was killed Thursday afternoon after being struck by a dump truck at a road construction site in Tulsa, according to police.
The incident occurred along Highway 75 near 51st Street, where an active construction project was underway.
Accident Happened During Active Road Work
Authorities said first responders were called to the scene around 1 p.m. after reports that a worker had been hit.
According to the Tulsa Police Department, multiple workers were present at the site when the accident happened. The victim was struck by a dump truck that was backing up at the time.
He was pronounced dead at the scene due to his injuries.
Family Members Witnessed the Tragedy
Police confirmed that some of the victim’s family members were also part of the construction crew and were working nearby when the incident occurred.
The presence of family members at the site has added to the emotional impact of the tragedy.
Investigation Points to Accidental Incident
Tulsa police said the investigation is ongoing, but early findings indicate the incident appears to be a tragic accident rather than foul play.
Authorities continue to review the circumstances surrounding the crash as part of the ongoing investigation.
Statement from Oklahoma Department of Transportation
The Oklahoma Department of Transportation released a statement expressing condolences following the incident.
The agency said it is “deeply saddened” by the work zone tragedy and extended thoughts and prayers to the victim’s family, friends, and fellow crew members.
Officials confirmed the accident occurred as part of the I-44/US-75 interchange improvement project in Tulsa.
They added that the exact cause of the incident remains under investigation by the Tulsa Police Department.
The fatal accident highlights the dangers faced by construction workers in active road zones, where heavy equipment and limited visibility can create hazardous conditions.
As the investigation continues, authorities are working to determine exactly what led to the incident while the community mourns the loss of a young worker.
