Fatal crash in Delaware County, name not yet released

DELAWARE COUNTY, Okla. – Troopers investigate a single-vehicle crash in Delaware County, Oklahoma.

It happened this morning, July 29, 2021, around 7:00 a.m. southwest of Jay at 488 Road near 484 Road.

According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, a Chevy Malibu was “traveling at a high rate of speed,” went off the right side of the road, and hit a tree.

The driver died at the scene. Authorities are not releasing their name until they notify the next of kin.

Authorities are still investigating the crash. The driver was not wearing a seatbelt.