Harper County crash kills one, injures semi driver

A man died and another person was injured in a crash on Highway 183 near Buffalo, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.

Sunday, August 10th 2025, 8:06 am

By: Graham Dowers

HARPER CO. -

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says one person is dead after a crash in Harper County.

Troopers report that 56-year-old Saul Velez Ayala was driving on Highway 183 just south of Buffalo Sunday afternoon when his vehicle collided with a semi.

The crash shut down the highway for about three hours.

According to OHP, Velez Ayala died at the scene. Troopers say he was not wearing a seat belt.

Authorities say the driver of the semi, identified as 50-year-old Tracy Jennings-Turner, was injured in the collision.

Troopers are continuing to investigate the cause of death.

Graham Dowers

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