TULSA, Okla. — A 29-year-old Okmulgee man is dead after a crash on I-44 near 51st and Lewis, according to Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP).

OHP said Mitchell Dewayne Agent, age 29 of Okmulgee, was driving a 1968 GMC Truck westbound on I-44.

For unknown reasons, around 6:43 p.m., Agent departed to roadway to the right, struck the retaining wall and continued westbound, according to OHP.

OHP said Agent then struck the bridge abutment. He was pronounced dead at the scene by Tulsa Fire Department (TFD) at 6:51 p.m.

According to OHP, Agent’s body was pinned for more than an hour before being recovered by TFD.

OHP also said that Agent was not using a seatbelt.

OHP is still investigating the cause of the collision.

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