
October 28, 2024
A fatal accident occurred on Sunday night, October 27, 2024, approximately 10:09 p.m., roughly four miles south and three miles east of Reydon, Oklahoma, in Roger Mills County.
The driver, identified as Jerry F. Robison, 48, of Reydon, was driving a Ford F150 westbound on E 990 Rd when he lost control, veering off the road to the right. The vehicle rolled multiple times, ultimately ejecting Robison, who became pinned beneath the vehicle.
Roger Mills EMS pronounced Robison deceased at the scene.
Authorities reported that seatbelts they were not in use, and no other vehicles were involved in the crash.

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