According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, all involved in a three car accident on Highway 75 between Dewey and Copan at County Road 1100 are in fair condition. The collision occurred just prior to 5:00pm yesterday. The OHP has reported that a 2014 Dodge driven by 50 year-old John Yates struck the back of a 2004 Chevrolet driven by 45 year-old Desiree Harvey which ran into a 2001 Chevy driven by 60 year-old Ryan Webster who was trying to turn onto County Road 1100.

The Dodge driven by Yates departed the roadway before rolling onto its top. Emergency personnel from several different agencies responded to the three vehicle accident. Yates and his passengers were pinned for 34 minutes before being freed by the Copan Fire Department. Bryan and Tanya Yates were flown by helicopter to the Saint John Medical Center in Tulsa for their injuries and are listed in fair condition.