According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, a one vehicle injury accident occurred on October 29, 2020 at approximately 3:40 pm on State Highway 1, approximately 8.5 miles West of Talihina, in Latimer County.
According to the report, a 2000 Ford F-150 driven by Danny Griffitts, age 69, of Talihina, was driving Eastbound on State Highway 1, departed the roadway, travelled approximately 300 feet, struck a culvert, rolled one-half time and landed on its top.
Griffitts was transported by LeFlore County EMS to Choctaw Nation Hospital in Talihina, OK for internal injuries. He was later transported by Life Flight to St. Francis in Tulsa, OK in guarded condition for internal injuries.
According to the report the condition of driver – Under the influence of alcohol
Cause of collision – Intoxication
Seatbelt – Equipped and not in use.
Airbags – Equipped and deployed.
Weather – Clear
Roadway – 2-lane, undivided asphalt.
The accident was Investigated by OHP, assisted by Choctaw Nation Tribal Police Department, LeFlore County EMS and Talihina Fire Department.
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