Donovan Caldwell, 18, Jessica Swartwout, 18, Drake Wells, 19, Rhianna Seely, 18, and Lily Murphy, 18, killed in single-vehicle crash on near Tahlequah, Oklahoma
Five people, including Arkansas teen, die when pickup crashes into creek
Caldwell was driving the pickup shortly before 10:45 p.m. Sunday when it went off the road and struck a guardrail. The truck veered across the road, slammed through a guardrail and plummeted about 35 feet into the creek, landing on its top.
Northeastern State University mourning deaths of 5 students
Activities have been underway throughout the night to provide counselors for the friends and co-students. Notification of the faculty who taught the students is underway. If you feel you need help in any way, please contact HawkReach Counseling Services at 918-444-2042 or Student Affairs at 918-444-2120.
Investigators release cause for crash that killed 5 Oklahoma students
On Wednesday, officials with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol announced that Caldwell was likely speeding when he tried to negotiate a curve. However, the roadway was wet and his truck slid into the guardrail.
Investigators release cause of wreck that killed teen from Arkansas, 4 others
In a report issued Wednesday, investigators say the Sept. 17 wreck near Tahlequah was caused by unsafe speed on a curve and a wet roadway.
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