TULSA, Okla. — Tulsa police said a car drove through a barrier at the SageNet Center at the Tulsa Fairgrounds during the Starbird Custom Car Show the night of Feb. 21.
Officers said a car drove through a barrier just before 8:30 p.m. on Feb. 21 during a demolition derby event, pushing it into spectators.
An event staff member told 2 News at the time that the crash injured several people, including a broken leg and a head injury. EMSA confirmed two people were taken to the hospital for non-emergent injuries. Others suffered cuts and bruises.
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An official from Expo Square released this statement to 2 News Oklahoma.
"An incident occurred Saturday, February 21, during the Demolition Derby event promoted by Darryl Starbird Shows, resulting in injuries believed to be non-life-threatening. The individuals involved were promptly attended to by on-site medical personnel.
The event was operated by the promoter, who rents the facility from Expo Square and is responsible for all event programming and logistics. Expo Square serves as the facility provider and made venue resources available as requested. We are thinking of those impacted and wish them a full and speedy recovery."
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Tulsa police are investigating the crash.
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