Man Arrested After Driving Vehicle Into Motel

Tulsa police arrested a driver after he ran his vehicle into a motel on Saturday.

Authorities said the vehicle broke a motel wall located at the intersection of South Sheridan Road and Interstate 244.

The Tulsa Fire Department was also dispatched to the scene to reinforce the structure and remove the vehicle from the wall.

The driver was identified as Duane Harper. Harper was treated for his injuries inside an EMSA ambulance, but he refused to leave the ambulance when officers asked him to come out.

Authorities learned Harper had violated parole in another state for multiple crimes and was arrested.

This is a developing story.