An Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper is counting his blessings after surviving a harrowing incident on Interstate 40, where he was violently thrown to the ground during a traffic stop.
The heart-stopping event, captured on dash camera video, reveals the dangers law enforcement officers face daily on the road.
Close Call for Trooper Jesse Gregory
Trooper Jesse Gregory had pulled over a vehicle for a routine traffic stop near the Oklahoma City suburb of Yukon on January 18. As he stood at the passenger-side window, a second vehicle collided with the one he had stopped, sending both cars crashing into him.
The dash camera footage, posted on the Oklahoma Highway Patrol’s Facebook page, shows the impact and the trooper being thrown to the ground.
“After watching the video, I don’t even remember barrel rolling to my feet,” Gregory told KWTV News 9.
Remarkably, all three individuals involved, including Trooper Gregory, were treated and released, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. An ongoing investigation is examining the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Oklahoma enforces a “Move Over” regulation, mandating drivers to either switch lanes or reduce their speed when approaching stationary vehicles displaying flashing lights along the highway.
The incident serves as a stark reminder of the risks faced by law enforcement officers during routine traffic stops, prompting calls for increased awareness and adherence to traffic safety laws.
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Oklahoma Trooper’s Near Miss
Gregory, who had responded to a similar incident just weeks prior, expressed gratitude that he could walk away from the incident unharmed. “Hopefully this is my career scare,” he said.
The trooper’s experience underscores the importance of public cooperation with laws designed to protect those working on the road and the need for heightened vigilance to prevent such accidents in the future.
The recent incident involving Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper Jesse Gregory highlights the inherent dangers that law enforcement officers face daily during routine traffic stops.
The harrowing event, captured on dash camera video, underscores the importance of adhering to traffic safety laws and the “Move Over” regulation in Oklahoma, which requires drivers to either switch lanes or reduce speed when approaching stationary vehicles with flashing lights.
Despite the severity of the collision, Trooper Gregory and the individuals involved were fortunate to be treated and released. The incident serves as a compelling reminder to increase awareness and prioritize safety to prevent similar accidents in the future.
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