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Oklahoma Highway Patrol Identifies Victim in Fatal I-35 Crash Involving Oklahoma State Softball Bus

Troopers identified the pedestrian as 62-year-old Susan Lee Darst of Oklahoma City.

Overview

  • The crash on northbound I-35 near mile marker 185 in Noble County was reported around 2:05 p.m. Wednesday and closed the highway for more than two hours.
  • The Oklahoma Highway Patrol on Friday released the victim’s name as Susan Lee Darst, 62, of Oklahoma City.
  • Troopers said they had received several 911 calls about a woman stepping into traffic before the bus struck her.
  • An OHP report says the bus, which was carrying members of the Cowgirls softball team, tried to change lanes to avoid her but could not.
  • Oklahoma State reported no injuries to its travel party and postponed the Wichita State game, with a makeup date still pending as the investigation continues.