Justin Chaplin, 32, was struck and killed by a semi-truck on Interstate 40 in Beckham County, Oklahoma

Modified Date: 
Tue, 04/23/2024 - 10:09am
Accident Date: 
Sunday, April 21, 2024

Pedestrian dies after being hit by semi-trailer on I-40 in western Oklahoma, OHP says

An Oklahoma Highway Patrol collision report states that a Freightliner semi-trailer hit a pedestrian on I-40 just west of Erick in Beckham County. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.

Pedestrian Death on I-40 Under Investigation

According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the accident occurred at 1:55 a.m. Sunday a half mile west of Elk City near the 6.5 mile marker in the eastbound lane.

People Involved: 
Justin Chaplin
Roadway: 
Interstate 40