Overnight wreck on the Creek Turnpike lands driver in jail

One man is in the Tulsa County jail after a fiery crash on the Creek Turnpike early Tuesday morning.<br/><br/>Investigators say the man, who appeared to have been drinking, hit a traffic barrel that was

Tuesday, November 1st 2005, 6:00 am

By: News On 6

One man is in the Tulsa County jail after a fiery crash on the Creek Turnpike early Tuesday morning.

Investigators say the man, who appeared to have been drinking, hit a traffic barrel that was set up on the turnpike. They say he over-corrected and crashed near 7600 East block of the Creek Turnpike. His SUV then caught fire.

Authorities say the man wasn't hurt. He was taken to jail on suspicion of DUI.