Oklahoma trooper performs TVI on sleepy driver to prevent crash on Will Rogers Turnpike
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol issued a warning after a trooper had to perform a maneuver to stop a sleeping driver's vehicle from crashing recently on the Will Rogers Turnpike in northeastern Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol has issued a warning after a trooper performed a maneuver to prevent a sleeping driver's vehicle from crashing on the Will Rogers Turnpike. The driver was found slumped over inside the car and was weaving back and forth in the right lane. The trooper activated his emergency lights and got his patrol car close to the Kia, but the driver did not respond. The Kia's lane assist feature was activated, and Lt. Brian McSlarrow performed a tactical vehicle intervention maneuver to bring the driver to consciousness. The incident was highlighted by the Highway Patrol's social media post.
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"Driving while sleepy is extremely dangerous and can be just as dangerous, if not more so, than driving intoxicated," Oklahoma Highway Patrol officials said.
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