Driver Killed In Ottawa County Crash Identified

Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) Troopers have identified a driver killed in a crash along OK-69A in Ottawa County.

Troopers say the crash occurred around 5:17 p.m. on Thursday, December 30.

According to authorities, 72-year-old Albert Horton, of Sparta Wisconsin,

was driving southbound along OK-69A in a Mitsubishi Mirage when his vehicle was struck head-on by a Toyota Corolla that had driven left of center and entered the oncoming lane.

Troopers say Albert Horton was pronounced dead at the scene. The passenger in his vehicle, 74-Pamela Horton, was transported to a nearby hospital to be treated for injuries.

The driver of the Toyota was also taken to the hospital.

Troopers say the cause of the collision is now under investigation.

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