LOCAL NEWS

Rush Springs man injured in accident


The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported a one car collision with personal injury in Stephens County sent a Rush Springs man to the hospital.
 Matthew R. Hesbrook, 40 of Rush Springs was west bound on East Bois D Arc Avenue approximately 1.3 miles east of Duncan when his 2008 Dodge Ram departed the roadway to the right for an unknown reason. The vehicle then struck a ditch, continuing west bound, striking two trees before coming to rest. The accident happened at 9:00 pm on Sunday, January 15th.
 Hessbrook was transported by Survival Flight EMS to Duncan Regional Hospital in Duncan, Oklahoma and admitted in fair condition with leg, trunk internal and head injuries.
 A passenger, Israel Trujillo, 18 years of age, of Duncan, Oklahoma was not injured.
 The cause of the collision and the condition of the driver at the time of the accident is under investigation.
 The incident was handled by Trooper Ben Smith #780 of the Stephens County detachment of Troop G. Assisted by Trooper Sheldon Glass #355 of the Stephens County detachment of Troop G, Stephens County Sheriff’s Department, Survival Flight EMS and Duncan Fire Department.