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Elderly Depew couple dies after a semi struck their vehicle in Okmulgee County

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OKMULGEE COUNTY, Okla. -- An elderly couple is dead following a crash Friday near Okmulgee.

Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported that the crash happened on U.S. 75 near 241st Street in the town of Winchester.

State troopers said a Freightliner struck a vehicle driven by 82-year-old Alvin Cooper when Cooper failed to yield at a stop sign.

The collision killed Cooper and his 82-year-old passenger, Elvie. Both victims lived in Depew, according to OHP.

Troopers said the wreck did not hurt the driver of the Freightliner.

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