Hinton Mourns Wrestling Coach Killed in Head-On Crash
- mike33692
- Dec 9, 2025
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Hinton Public Schools Mourns Beloved Wrestling Coach Killed in Crash
District Confirms Death of Longtime Coach
Hinton Public Schools is mourning the death of longtime wrestling coach Craig Pruitt, who was killed over the weekend in a head-on traffic accident.
The crash also left another person injured, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, which is still actively investigating the incident.
Counselors Available for Students and Staff
The school district released a statement expressing deep grief and confirmed that school counselors will be available to help students and staff process the sudden loss.
Pruitt was well known across the community and the state wrestling circuit for decades of mentoring student-athletes.
Crash Investigation Ongoing
Officials have not yet released details about what caused the crash or whether charges will be filed. The investigation remains open.
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