Tulsa Police: Driver Blames Tree Collision On Chase

A driver who ran into a tree told police he crashed because someone was chasing him.

Tulsa Police and Fire got the call at 6:30 a.m. about an injury crash at 66th and Zunis.

The driver told officers he had been chased by someone as he left a nearby donut shop, causing him to hit the tree. Inside the car, police say they found a half empty bottle of vodka.

Officers told News On 6 they found no evidence of a chase.

Police believe the man's car struck a parked vehicle nearby before hitting the tree.

EMSA took the man to the hospital to be checked out for injuries.