Woman found dead near Collinsville

ROGERS COUNTY, Okla. - Authorities have a man in custody in connection with a woman’s death near Collinsville. 

Collinsville police found the victim near 147th E. Ave. and 136th  St. North around 7:30 p.m.

Rogers County Sheriff Deputy Jerry Smittle said a man in a pick-up truck dragged the woman an unknown distance, however he may not have known she was there because he may have been intoxicated.

Their relationship was not immediately known.

The man was taken in to custody in Payne County and was being questioned around 9:40 p.m.

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Collinsville Police Department and Rogers County Sheriff’s Office are investigating.