The Oklahoma Highway Patrol said Dick apparently fell asleeep. The truck, proceeding west on S.H. 73, ran the stop sign, traveling 312 feet and landed in a gully. The rig jack-knifed and the trailer separated from the tractor, severing a portion of the cab. Investigating troopers said the driver was apparently killed instantly. He was listed as dead on arrival at Memorial hospital in Elk City.
At about 5 a.m. M. L. Hager, an employee of the Rose Trucking Company, discovered the accident.
Troopers Curtis Russing, Elk City Unit, and Arthur Barnes of Clinton Unit of the Patrol, said Dick was returning from Hobart at the time of the accident.
Shelton is survived by one brother L.E.Dick and Verda,one sister Nettie Dick Warren and Matt of Elk City.Several Nieces and nephews.
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The Oklahoma Highway Patrol said Dick apparently fell asleeep. The truck, proceeding west on S.H. 73, ran the stop sign, traveling 312 feet and landed in a gully. The rig jack-knifed and the trailer separated from the tractor, severing a portion of the cab. Investigating troopers said the driver was apparently killed instantly. He was listed as dead on arrival at Memorial hospital in Elk City.
At about 5 a.m. M. L. Hager, an employee of the Rose Trucking Company, discovered the accident.
Troopers Curtis Russing, Elk City Unit, and Arthur Barnes of Clinton Unit of the Patrol, said Dick was returning from Hobart at the time of the accident.
Shelton is survived by one brother L.E.Dick and Verda,one sister Nettie Dick Warren and Matt of Elk City.Several Nieces and nephews.
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