Shawnee man killed in Pottawatomie County crash

A fatal single-vehicle crash in Pottawatomie County has claimed the life of a Shawnee man and left a passenger injured. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is investigating the incident, which occurred on the evening of August 6, 2026, on Garrett's Lake Road, near a major highway junction. Authorities have identified the deceased as 35-year-old Roger Harris of Shawnee.

Details of the Crash

The crash took place around 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 6, on Garrett's Lake Road, just north of the intersection with Interstate 40 and Highway 18 in Pottawatomie County. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol's collision report, Harris was driving westbound when his vehicle left the roadway to the right. The car then rolled over and struck a tree, resulting in fatal injuries to the driver . Emergency crews were called to the scene, but Harris succumbed to his injuries from the crash.

Injuries and Response

A passenger was also in the vehicle at the time of the accident and sustained injuries. The current condition of the passenger has not been released by authorities, and it remains unclear whether they were transported to a hospital for treatment . The Oklahoma Highway Patrol has not indicated whether any other vehicles were involved in the incident, and the investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing.