CATOOSA, Okla. — A man died after crashing at a high rate of speed in Catoosa.
Police said the driver, later identified as Russell Lathrup, 24, sped through a red light near 193rd and Cherokee. It happened around 10 p.m. on April 30. Police reported the motorcycle was traveling more than 100 mph. An officer on routine patrol witnessed the driver go through the light and crash into an SUV. The officer said the motorcycle appeared to lay on its side before the crash.
The police officer responded to the scene and an OHP trooper arrived moments later. The trooper attempted to do CPR but Lathrup died at the scene.
OHP said Lathrup traveled more than 120 mph on highway 412, when the trooper attempted to pull him over Lathrup slowed down and took the off ramp, but then accelerated through the intersection hitting the SUV. OHP told Catoosa police they turned off lights, sirens, and ended the pursuit when Lathrup sped away from them.
Lathrup’s motorcycle was not registered and did not have a license plate. He did have on protective gear at the time of the crash.
Stay in touch with us anytime, anywhere --
- 2 News Oklahoma on your schedule | Download on your TV, watch for free. How to watch on your streaming device
- Download our free app for Apple, Android and Kindle devices.
- Like us on Facebook
- Follow us on Instagram
- Watch LIVE 24/7 on YouTube
