On 11/30/2023, at 07:17am, an injury collision occurred on westbound I-244 near Memorial Drive within Tulsa city limits, Tulsa County, Oklahoma.
Involved Vehicles:
- Vehicle-1: A 2009 Chevrolet Malibu, driven by an individual under investigation. The driver’s injuries are unknown.
- Vehicle-2: A 2012 Toyota Tundra, driven by Benjamin Sloma, a 46 from Collinsville, OK. Stoma was transported by EMSA to St. John Hospital in Tulsa, OK, and admitted in critical but stable condition with head, leg, and trunk-internal injuries.
Passengers: None.
Sequence of Events: Both vehicles were traveling westbound on I-244. Vehicle 1 made an unsafe lane change, causing both vehicles to run off the right side of the roadway. Vehicle 2 rolled two times. Subsequently, Vehicle 1 left the scene and was later found abandoned at a nearby Quiktrip.
Driver Conditions:
- Condition of Driver Vehicle-1: Unknown.
- Condition of Driver Vehicle-2: Apparently normal.
Collision Cause: Unsafe Lane Change.
Safety Devices:
- Seatbelts: Equipped; In use in Vehicle-2; Usage in Vehicle-1 is unknown.
- Airbags: Equipped; Deployed in Vehicle-2; Did not deploy in Vehicle-1.
Environmental Factors:
- Weather: Cloudy.
- Roadway: Dry.
Additional Details:
- Pinned: None.
- Ejected: None.
- Helmet: Not applicable.
- DOT Number: Not applicable.
This report is derived from the trooper’s investigation and may include the trooper’s opinions.
