Pedestrian killed in crash with OSU softball team bus

No injuries reported to bus passengers after fatal collision on I-35 in Oklahoma

Apr. 9, 2026 at 10:38am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a shattered car windshield, capturing the dramatic texture and material details of the damaged glass under harsh, direct lighting, conceptually representing the aftermath of a serious traffic accident.The fatal collision between a pedestrian and an Oklahoma State University team bus exposes the dangers student-athletes face on the road.Wichita Today

A pedestrian has died after being struck by an Oklahoma State University bus transporting the school's girls' softball team to a game in Wichita, Kansas. The crash occurred on Wednesday afternoon on Interstate 35 near Perry, Oklahoma. Witnesses reported seeing the woman running in and out of traffic before the collision. No one on the bus was injured, but the scheduled game between Oklahoma State and Wichita State was postponed following the incident.

Why it matters

Tragic accidents involving student-athletes on team transportation can have a profound impact on the campus community and raise questions about highway safety and security protocols for team travel.

The details

According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the OSU bus was traveling northbound on I-35 around 2:00 p.m. when witnesses saw a woman running in and out of traffic. The bus was unable to avoid hitting the pedestrian, who was pronounced dead at the scene. No passengers on the bus were injured, but the scheduled softball game between Oklahoma State and Wichita State was postponed as a result of the crash.

  • The crash occurred around 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9, 2026.
  • The scheduled softball game between Oklahoma State and Wichita State was postponed following the incident.

The players

Oklahoma Highway Patrol

The state law enforcement agency that responded to and investigated the crash scene.

Oklahoma State Cowgirl Softball

The women's softball team from Oklahoma State University that was traveling on the bus when the fatal collision occurred.

Wichita State

The opposing team that was scheduled to play Oklahoma State in the postponed softball game.

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What they’re saying

“Today's scheduled softball game between Oklahoma State and Wichita State has been postponed after the Cowgirls' team bus was involved in an accident on the way to Wichita. No one from the OSU travel party was injured.”

— Oklahoma State Cowgirl Softball

What’s next

Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash and will likely release more details in the coming days.

The takeaway

This tragic incident serves as a somber reminder of the risks student-athletes face when traveling to competitions, and underscores the importance of highway safety and security protocols for team transportation.