Trucker promptly cited after dangerous pass caught on camera

Nov 27, 2018

Updated Dec 14, 2018

Near Head On Collision

CAUGHT ON DASHCAM: one of our troopers almost collides with a semi as the truck is attempting to pass in a no passing zone.This was Tuesday around 4:50 PM. Trooper David Hamilton was driving about a mile south of the junction of SH59A and SH3W north of Ada. This road has seen several fatality crashes in the past 18 months.Trooper Hamilton said the driver was very apologetic and polite. The driver was cited for left of center in a marked zone and encouraged to follow the traffic laws to ensure everyone has a safe holiday season. We are grateful no one was hurt.

Posted by Oklahoma Highway Patrol on Wednesday, November 28, 2018

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