Fatal Accident in Dewey Co.

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March 7, 2023

By News Director Jared Atha

Officials say a Woodward woman has died following a crash in Dewey County.

According to the collision report provided by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the wreck occurred just after 8 a.m. Monday, when emergency crews were called to a crash along US-270, approximately two miles south of Oakwood in Dewey County.

Authorities say 29-year-old Mikaela Warren was driving a 2018 GMC Canyon westbound on US-270 when it crossed the center lane and hit a semi-truck.

The GMC then rolled, landing on its side.

Warren was rushed to Mercy Hospital in Watonga however would later succumb to her injuries.

The driver of the semi, 61-year-old Douglas D. Stewart of Freedom was treated for a leg injury and released.

OHP said the crash is under investigation.

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