Boating Accident on Hugo Lake Leaves Ted Jones Seriously Injured — October 24, 2025

In Hugo, Oklahoma, 73-year-old Ted Jones sustained serious injuries following a boating accident on Hugo Lake on Thursday, October 23, 2025. According to reports from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Jones was a passenger in a boat that struck a sandbar, causing him to be thrown overboard. During the incident, Jones was struck by both the boat and its propeller, resulting in multiple injuries to his arm, leg, and internal organs.

Emergency responders transported Jones by air to Medical City Plano in Texas, where he was admitted in stable condition. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol continues to investigate the cause of the crash, which occurred during routine recreational boating activity. No additional injuries or fatalities were reported.