Someone either accidentally or purposely rammed their car into a crowd at a homecoming parade for Oklahoma State University today, and at least two are dead, with many injuries being reported.
BREAKING: OHP reports a car ran into the crowd at OSU's homecoming parade; multiple injuries and possible fatalities reported.
— Lacie Lowry (@LacieLowry) October 24, 2015
More from News on 6:
STILLWATER, Oklahoma – We’re told two people are dead and several others are hurt at the Oklahoma State University Homecoming Parade Saturday. A vehicle ran into the crowd causing multiple injuries and at least two fatalities.
Witnesses tell News On 6 it was terrifying as a car crashed into parade watchers at high speed. The car was not part of the parade but was on Hall of Fame before crashing into crowds on Main Street. A motorcyclist was also hit, and we’re hearing reports it may have been a police unit.
Von Castor, News On 6 storm chaser, says two fatalities have been confirmed and several other people are injured.
Oklahoma Highway Patrol said the incident took place near Hall of Fame and Main Street. They are assisting Stillwater Police.
At least three medical helicopters were dispatched to the scene.
Fatalities reported at OSU homecoming parade after a car crashed through the crowd. Updates on @NEWS9 pic.twitter.com/Nxh2SRa706
— Cody McDonell (@CTMcDonell) October 24, 2015
"Full speed. Came S on main. Hit cop motorcycle then mowed through parade crowd. Not part of parade" – Person inches from car in Stillwater
— Justin Dougherty (@DoughertyJC) October 24, 2015
Person who says car was "inches" from hitting him in Stillwater at homecoming parade. https://t.co/j4KimSAna3
— Justin Dougherty (@DoughertyJC) October 24, 2015
https://twitter.com/vondcastor/status/657953339728990208′
This person says he was there:
Someone just ran a car full speed through the homecoming parade. Inches from hitting us. Lots of people down. Chaos on hall of fame.
— Johnathan Peterson (@OSUPeterson) October 24, 2015
@gregdpowell never saw a driver. When I got to the car, No one in car, music on blast. Driver cld have been one of the bodies on ground.
— Johnathan Peterson (@OSUPeterson) October 24, 2015
@gregdpowell front end totaled. He struck a parked coo motorcycle that got thrown into crowd as well. Ended in a lightpole.
— Johnathan Peterson (@OSUPeterson) October 24, 2015
I can't believe this happened. I'm so scared for the kids. What would cause someone to do this?? pic.twitter.com/kzJu7EQLpN
— Johnathan Peterson (@OSUPeterson) October 24, 2015
Big ups to the police and fire for responding fast and thanks to the national guard for triage response.
— Johnathan Peterson (@OSUPeterson) October 24, 2015
UPDATE:
Stillwater mayor reports confirms 3 dead, 2 critical 27 injured in OSU homecoming incident – KWTV
— The Feed (@FeedNewsLive) October 24, 2015
I’m also seeing rumors that a 25-year-old female has been arrested on suspicion of drunk driving. What a terrible tragedy that could have been prevented if that’s the cause.