Authorities close I-44 during standoff

Wednesday, September 3rd 2008, 10:48 pm

By: News 9

News9.com

SAPULPA, Okla. -- A stretch of Turner Turnpike was closed Wednesday due to a standoff involving a man in a tractor-trailer rig.

The unidentified man is reportedly wanted for a California killing.

The incident occurred near mile marker 215, as authorities continued to restrict traffic in an effort to maintain safety.

All lanes were reopened at about 10:51 p.m.

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