Preston Rogers Injured in Nowata County US-169 Chain-Reaction Crash on November 27, 2025

On November 27, 2025, Preston Rogers, 24, of Lenapah, Oklahoma, was involved in a three-vehicle chain-reaction collision on US-169 near County Road E 16 in Nowata County. The crash occurred when southbound traffic had stopped due to an earlier accident, and Rogers’ vehicle was struck from behind by a vehicle operated by 77-year-old Maudie Dye of Nowata, causing Rogers’ car to collide with a third vehicle driven by 39-year-old Santiago Jaimes Serrano of Tulsa. All drivers involved sustained injuries, as did a passenger in Rogers’ vehicle. Seat belts were in use, and no fatalities were reported.

Authorities responded promptly to the scene, ensuring that all injured parties received medical attention and that next of kin were notified. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is conducting an investigation into the incident to determine contributing factors, including road conditions, traffic flow, and driver behavior. The accident underscores the risks associated with sudden traffic stops and chain-reaction collisions on busy thoroughfares.