Two Killed in I-40 Crash East of Hydro

The Penny News 1537

Caddo County, OK – Two Oklahoma City residents were killed and four others were injured in a two-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon on Interstate 40 in Caddo County.

According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the collision occurred at approximately 3:32 p.m. Saturday, August 29, near mile marker 91, about five and a half miles east of Hydro.

OHP identified the driver of one vehicle as 21-year-old Eric Miller of Burns Flat. Miller was injured in the crash. Two passengers in his vehicle were also injured. According to the collision report, seat belts were not in use by all occupants of the vehicle.

The second vehicle was driven by 73-year-old Jean Giles of Oklahoma City. Giles was injured in the collision and died as a result of the crash.

A passenger in the vehicle, 75-year-old Gregory Giles of Oklahoma City, was also killed. OHP reported that both occupants of the second vehicle were wearing seat belts.

Both lanes of westbound I-40 were closed for approximately four and a half hours due to the wreck.

The cause of the collision remains under investigation by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Next of kin have been notified.

Copyright 2026 Paragon Communications. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without permission.


  caddo county   fatal   hydro   i-40   News   ohp   wreck  
 
 

More News

News
The Penny News 1563
News | September 11, 2026
A rural home north of Elk City was destroyed by fire Thursday, one of two fires that kept western Oklahoma crews busy despite recent rainfall.
News
The Penny News 1562
News | September 10, 2026
GPRMC will continue its free monthly education series, Community Connections, with a September session focused on financial literacy.
News
The Penny News 1561
News | September 10, 2026
OKIE811 will host an Elk City Safety Day on Wednesday, September 16, at Western Technology Center, offering free training for excavators, facility operators, vendors and others involved in underground utility safety and damage prevention.
News
The Penny News 1560
News | September 10, 2026
Roger Mills County fire departments responded to three separate lightning-caused fires near Reydon Wednesday evening, with crews ultimately bringing all three incidents under control.
News
The Penny News 1559
News | September 10, 2026
Washita County’s aeronautical artists are getting to work on a high-flying canvas.
News
The Penny News 1558
News | September 09, 2026
The Elk City Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners from Saturday’s Rodeo Parade, with local businesses, schools, organizations, churches and individuals earning honors in several categories.

 
PN49209
Have your ad read on the most powerful hour in radio, TRADIO. The buy, sell, and trade show that airs Monday through Friday at 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM on KECO 96.5 FM.

 

 

© Copyright 2026, Paragon Communications. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without permission.