An Oklahoma County deputy was injured in a crash on I-44 while swerving to avoid a person or object, prompting a traffic delay and ongoing investigation.

An Oklahoma County deputy sustained minor injuries in a single-car crash on I-44 near SW 15th Street on October 19, 2025, after swerving to avoid an object or person on the roadway, causing the vehicle to overturn. Emergency crews responded, and the deputy was transported to a hospital. Northbound lanes were temporarily closed, causing traffic delays. The pedestrian’s condition is unknown, and authorities are investigating the incident with no further details released.