Teen Driver Crashes Car Off Oklahoma Bridge, Injuring 1-Year-Old

The vehicle went airborne and landed upside down on Interstate 244 below, forcing a highway shutdown as rescuers responded.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 4:24pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a damaged car part, such as a broken headlight or crumpled fender, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, conceptually illustrating the aftermath of a serious car crash.The aftermath of a high-speed crash off an Oklahoma bridge exposes the harsh realities of reckless driving and the need for better child safety measures.Today in Tulsa

A 17-year-old driver crashed through a fence and went airborne off a Tulsa, Oklahoma bridge, landing the vehicle upside down on Interstate 244 below and injuring a 1-year-old child who was not in a car seat. The crash forced a highway shutdown as emergency responders rushed to the scene.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the dangers of reckless driving, especially when young, inexperienced drivers are behind the wheel. It also underscores the importance of proper child restraint use to prevent serious injuries in the event of a crash.

The details

According to police, the 17-year-old driver failed to stop at a stop sign and lost control of the vehicle on a slight curve in the road, striking a curb that sent the car airborne. The vehicle then crashed through a barrier and dropped onto the interstate below, landing upside down. The 1-year-old child, who was not properly restrained, was injured but is expected to recover after being taken to a hospital.

  • The incident occurred around 5:08 a.m. on Saturday, April 13, 2026.

The players

17-year-old driver

The teenage driver of the vehicle that crashed off the bridge.

18-year-old passenger

An 18-year-old individual who was also in the vehicle at the time of the crash.

1-year-old child

The young child who was injured in the crash, as they were not properly restrained in a car seat.

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What’s next

Police are investigating the crash and charges against the driver are possible. Authorities are also asking anyone who witnessed the incident to contact the Tulsa Police Department.

The takeaway

This tragic incident underscores the importance of safe driving, especially for young and inexperienced drivers, as well as the critical need for proper child restraint use to prevent serious injuries in the event of a crash.