Pedestrian Adam Cripe, 40, killed in collision involving semi truck at I-40 and I-35 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Person dies after being hit by semitruck near I-40, I-35 junction in OKC
The crash was reported on I-40 eastbound to I-35 northbound. Traffic is backed up in the area but is moving, OHP officials said.
Highway Patrol: Pedestrian killed while attempting to cross I-40 in Oklahoma City
Cripe was on the outside shoulder of I-40 East and was struck by a 2007 Freightliner when he attempted to cross the interstate to the north side of the roadway at approximately 1:51 p.m., according to the news release.
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