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Man Dies in OHP Chase
TUPELO, Okla. (AP) _ A Marlow man has been killed in a head-on collision while he led an Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper on a chase near Tupelo in Coal County.
Troopers say 42-year-old Michael Allen Penny died in the collision with a tractor-trailer rig just after 3 p.m. Thursday.
Investigators say Trooper Mark Benedict had stopped Penny for a traffic violation on state Highway 3 when Penny suddenly sped away.
Troopers say Penny then appeared to intentionally cross the center line and crash head-on into the rig. His vehicle then crossed back across the highway and collided with Benedict's patrol car.
Both Benedict and the driver of the rig were treated for minor injuries at a local hospital and released.
What others are saying
- Michael PennyI'm sorry your dad had to go through that. He's been in my prayers, but again, he did not know Mike, and I doubt he had a whole lot of time to assess the situation. My husband served in Viet Nam as well, and yes it was bad, but come on, life goes on
- PennyIn regards to my comment below... I know he (Penny)didn't walk away. I was referring to the trucker who is my dad. Penny crossed the line intentionally. Dad was there and he saw it all. Straight at him without any help from anyone bumping the guy. Ya'll did not see this thing first hand like dad did. Too bad, Dad served in Viet Nam and lived through all that just to come back and have some man try to kill him when he's trying to work. Do I feel bad for Michael Penny? No. This was what he wanted. Do I feel bad for his family? Yes. They lost someone they love. Just the facts.
- Michael PennyThose of us who knew and loved him know he didn't cross that line on purpose. Has anyone considered that he might have been bumped? He had a sweet spirit and would never had done that. So, please refrain from those kind of comments, since you really didn't know him and are clueless
- Mike Penny was good person and great boss to have. I've worked with him for a couple years. let God be with him in heaven. I will miss him and so will the guys that worked with him. Im praying for the family. if every one in the world new him they would like him as well.
- He wasn't able to walk away, he was killed. it's the first sentance in the article.
- michal pennyhe was a long life time friend. he is loved by a lot of people it is so sadd to lose some one who you care about my heart goes out to all of his family.he was a good person and loving dad.sorry about the tracter driver but at lest he wasnt hurt really bad GOD works in the most weaird ways ,same for the police driver ,
- pennyif the police wouldnt have tryed to make his mover this could have been provented. let him rest in peace they have to live with their self for the rest of their lifes
- michal pennyhe has been a long life time freind ,a good person we will miss him,its sad but he is with the lord now and at rest,we always love you and you will be missed.love your friend always
- He intentionally crossed the center line and did not even consider the life of the truck driver. He was lucky he was able to walk away from that.
- michael pennyhe was a long time friend and may he rip. my heart goes out to his family.
- OHP may get a lot of criticism for this but I am glad they are doing their job. Actions beget consequences. Impulsive thinking on Penny's part, unfortunately ended his life.
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