Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper killed in line of duty crash on I-35
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Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper killed in line of duty crash on I-35
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper killed in line of duty crash on I-35 has been identified as Trooper Vernon Brake.
According to KWTV News 9 , the incident happened April 8, 2026, in north Oklahoma City.
Trooper Brake was on duty at the time, traveling along Interstate 35 when the crash occurred.
The tragedy has prompted an outpouring of support across the state as more details are confirmed.
Crash details released by Oklahoma Highway Patrol
The fatal crash involving Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper Vernon Brake I-35 Oklahoma City occurred around 11:27 a.m. near Hefner Road.
Officials with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol line of duty death Trooper Vernon Brake say a southbound vehicle lost control for an unknown reason.
That vehicle crossed the center cable barrier and entered the northbound lanes.
It then struck Trooper Brake’s patrol unit.
The multi-vehicle crash Oklahoma City I-35 trooper killed line of duty resulted in three fatalities at the scene.
Trooper Brake, the driver of the other vehicle, and a four-year-old passenger were all pronounced deceased.
Authorities say the cause of the initial loss of control remains under investigation.
DPS confirms investigation and trooper’s service
The Oklahoma Department of Public Safety line of duty death Trooper Vernon Brake investigation confirmed the agency is overseeing the case along with OHP.
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol Traffic Homicide Unit investigation I-35 crash Oklahoma City is continuing as officials work to determine contributing factors.
Trooper Brake graduated from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol Academy Class 56 in 2006.
He served nearly 20 years, including time with Troop S in commercial motor vehicle enforcement, along with assignments in Oklahoma and Logan Counties.
Officials say he is survived by his wife and two children.
The Oklahoma Department of Public Safety and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol extended condolences to all families involved in the crash as the investigation continues into the line of duty death Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper Vernon Brake.
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