A Clinton man died this morning from wounds suffered in a fiery crash that occurred last night.
The crash occurred Sunday night on US 183, three miles north of Putnam in Dewey County, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Their report suggests Clinton man Burl K. Buffalomeat, 35, was intoxicated when the 2001 Chevy truck he was driving ran off the right side of the roadway, overcorrected and rolled one and a quarter times.
The vehicle then burst into flames. The crash occurred at 9:40 p.m. Sunday.
Buffalomeat was not wearing a seatbelt. He was transported to Edmond OU Center with head, arm and leg injuries.
He died at 5:21 a.m. the next morning.
OHP was assisted by Taloga EMS, Taloga Fire and Rescue and Dewey County Sheriff's Department.