1 Killed In Auto-Pedestrian Crash On I-40 Near Del City

One person is dead after an auto-pedestrian crash near Del City, police said.

Friday, February 15th 2019, 5:16 am

By: Ashley Holden

1 Killed In Auto-Pedestrian Crash On I-40 Near Del City

One person is dead after an auto-pedestrian crash near Del City, police said.

The crash happened about 2:45 a.m. Friday on Interstate 40 near Sooner Road.

Troopers said they received reports of a woman walking in the center lanes of traffic on the highway.

She was reportedly hit by a tractor-trailer who pulled over a short distance away from the crash.

The woman was identified as Tristen Wadja, 23, of Yukon.

Troopers have narrowed westbound I-40 to one lane while officers investigate the crash.

Motorists are asked to avoid the area if possible.

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