Tulsa Police Department confirmed that a fatal traffic collision occurred early Sunday morning at the busy intersection of East 46th Street North and North David Patrick Avenue.
Crash details
At approximately 5:57 a.m., officers were dispatched to the scene after receiving reports of a crash. Preliminary investigation indicates that Aaron Butler, 63, was operating a Toyota Solara northbound on North David Patrick Avenue and attempted to turn west onto East 46th Street North.
A driver traveling eastbound in a Jeep Wrangler on East 46th Street North was unable to stop in time and struck the driver’s side of Butler’s vehicle. First‑responders arrived quickly, and firefighters began extracting Butler from the wreckage.
Medical response
Paramedics transported Butler to a local hospital, where he later died from his injuries. The Jeep driver sustained injuries that were deemed non‑life‑threatening and was also taken to the hospital for treatment.
Investigation
Police have opened a case to determine the full circumstances surrounding the collision. No further details have been released at this time, and authorities have asked anyone with additional information to contact the Tulsa Police Department.
This tragic incident underscores the importance of cautious driving, especially during early‑morning hours when visibility can be limited and traffic patterns are changing.
Original reporting: KTUL 8 (Sinclair) – local — read the source article.
