OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. (KOKH) — An 18-year-old motorcyclist died in a crash on Interstate 35 Sunday morning, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred around 10:30 a.m. as the rider, identified as Martinez-Neito, lost control of their motorcycle while traveling with a group on Interstate 40. Authorities said the motorcycle veered onto the northbound I-35 on-ramp, colliding with the inner wall and subsequently hitting the outer barrier.
Witnesses reported that Neito was ejected over the interstate wall and fell onto a riverbank, while the motorcycle came to rest on the outside shoulder. Neito sustained critical injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene; however, the passenger on the motorcycle was unharmed.
Emergency medical responders were dispatched, and family members have been notified of the incident. The investigation into the crash remains ongoing, with updates to follow as more information becomes available.