Kansas Man Dies From Injuries In Wreck On Creek Turnpike

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TULSA, OK – A Wichita, Kansas man has died from injuries sustained in a car accident on the Creek Turnpike earlier this month, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.

Marcos Menjivar-Tobar, 48, died Wednesday. OHP troopers say he was ejected about 15 feet from the truck he was riding in. He suffered head, trunk, and arm injuries.

The accident happened on the Creek Turnpike between Sheridan and Memorial on April 14th. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says the driver of a black pickup truck pulling a 16-ft. metal utility trailer lost control, and the vehicle rolled over two times.

OHP says five people were inside the truck. They say only the driver and one passenger was wearing seatbelts.

Jesus Estrada, 22, also of Wichita, was thrown about 8 feet from the truck. He was admitted to St. Francis in serious condition with head and trunk injuries.

Noe P. Cruz, 39, of Wichita was taken to St. John Hospital in serious condition after being ejected from the truck then pinned under it.

4/14//2010 Related Story: Three Injured In Rollover Accident On Creek Turnpike