NICOMA PARK, Okla. – One person was killed, another is in critical condition and a third is in custody after a crash in Nicoma Park, according to the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office.
“I saw the motorcycle laying on it’s side, and then I saw the traffic,” said Devon Barlor, a witness.
“What we understand right now is that there was some type of a crash involving our suspect vehicle and another vehicle back at Northeast 23rd and Westminster,” said Mark Opgrande with the OCSO.
Opgrande said the driver then continued down the road to Post Road.
The driver, 42-year-old Mario Cherry, then overtook and drove over two motorcyclists.
Authorities believe he may have been drinking.
Cherry was arrested for manslaughter, resisting arrest and other traffic related charges.
Witnesses said business owners in the area all came together to help out on scene.
“We’re all such a close knit community, especially among the businesses. So, to see all of the business owners out trying to help and do whatever we can is pretty enlightening,” Barlor said.
Authorities said this is being investigated as a road rage incident.
One person is dead after a car accident involving 7 vehicles at 23rd and Post. @kfor pic.twitter.com/cuhkyI1hQZ
— Jessica Bruno (@JbrunoKFOR) May 7, 2016
Officers have reason to believe the driver was drinking. @kfor
— Jessica Bruno (@JbrunoKFOR) May 7, 2016
One person is dead, several are injured, including one Nacoma Park police officer. @kfor
— Jessica Bruno (@JbrunoKFOR) May 7, 2016
The driver of the vehicle who authorities say is responsible for this crash was driving this white car. @kfor pic.twitter.com/gSpzD1XKsk
— Jessica Bruno (@JbrunoKFOR) May 7, 2016
NE 23rd at Post Road is still blocked off.
— Jessica Bruno (@JbrunoKFOR) May 7, 2016