Fort Smith Police Clear Wreck

A wreck in the 100 block of Garrison Avenue in Fort Smith, that had east-bound traffic backed up to nearly Roland, has been cleared, according to the Fort Smith Police. The non-injury crash occurred at about 7:42 a.m. Wednesday, and was cleared before 9:07 a.m., the police reported. Stay tuned to KXMX for the latest news, or visit www.kxmx.com. By Sally Maxwell, Senior News Director

Mullin Plans Press Conference on Water Bill

U.S. Congressman Markwayne Mullin will hold a press conference at the Tulsa Port of Catoosa at 1:30 Friday to discuss the impact of the Water Resource Reform & Development Act (WRRDA). Mullin is a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, authors of the WRRDA bill, which will be sent to the President in the near future for signature. The bill amends the WRRDA of 1986 to modify provisions authorizing the Cherokee Nation to design and construct hydroelectric generating facilities at the W.D. Mayo Lock and Dam on the Arkansas River, south of Muldrow. It also allows the tribe to market the electricity generated from the facility. Mullin will discuss key elements of the bill that will help ensure the viability of both the port and the navigation system. The event will follow the Port Managers' Industry Briefing with a special update on WRRDA by Mullin. Stay tuned to KXMX for all the latest news, or visit www.kxmx.com. By Sally Maxwell, Senior News Director

Oklahoma Army Guard Flying Over County

Sequoyah County residents get a free helicopter air show this month as UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters fly over during the Oklahoma Army National Guard's annual training. Lt. Col. Lars Ostervold of Broken Arrow, now at Camp Gruber, said the Oklahoma Army National Guard is now taking annual training, and the UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters may be seen throughout June, as their pilots take flight training between Camp Gruber and Fort Chaffee in Arkansas. Most recently, the Oklahoma Army National guard and their helicopters assisted in containing wild fires in Oklahoma. But this month, it's a free helicopter air show for Sequoyah County residents. Stay tuned to KXMX or visit www.kxmx.com for the latest news. By Sally Maxwell, Senior News Director. Photo Courtesy of the Oklahoma National Guard.

Sheriff Releases Name of 28 Year Old Accident Victim

In a story that we brought you earlier, the 28 year old male that died during a one vehicle accident last night has been identified as Andy Wilson of Sallisaw.

Although the official report from the medical examiner has not yet been released, it appears Wilson suffered a heart-attack while driving his vehicle North on Hwy 59 heading toward Sallisaw.

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28 Year Old Dies in One Vehicle Accident

A 28 year old man was killed in Sallisaw around 11:15 pm, June 2nd, after being involved in a one vehicle accident, according to Sequoyah County Sheriff Ron Lockhart.

On Monday night a Sequoyah County Deputy was traveling south bound on Hwy 59 just south of the Sallisaw Airport. The deputy observed a vehicle traveling north bound that veered into the south bound lane. The deputy was forced to swerve to avoid a collision and quickly turned around to stop the vehicle, according to Lockhart. The deputy activated his emergency lights and attempted to stop the vehicle but it drove off the roadway on the southbound lane and came to rest in a ditch.

According to Lockhart, the deputy then contacted the Sallisaw Police Department. When the deputy approached the driver's door he found the driver to be unresponsive. Authorities were forced to bust out the window. Sallisaw Police were on the scene and CPR was started. Local EMS  officials were called to the scene and the driver was transported to Sequoyah Memorial Hospital where he was later pronounced dead, according to Sheriff  Lockhart.

The body is being sent to the medical examiner's office for an autopsy. According to officials, it appears the driver was suffering from an unidentified medical problem. The name of the deceased has not been released pending notification of family.

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Diamond Daze Adds Parking for Concerts

Diamond Daze in Sallisaw kicks off Thursday and continues through Saturday at the Sallisaw High School campus, and, with crowds expected at Friday's and Saturday's concerts, the Sallisaw Chamber of Commerce, which sponsors Diamond Daze, is expecting a crowd. That's why arrangements have been made for additional parking at Blue Ribbon Downs for Friday and Saturday evenings. Judy Martens, the chamber's executive director, said Monday that the parking area behind the high school gym and in the asphalt parking lot on the school campus will be filled first, then parking will be directed to the racetrack on U.S. Highway 64 on Sallisaw's west side. KiBois Transit buses will shuttle people to and from the concert. Martens said girls will be taking parking money at both locations, and police will alert concert goers to when the high school lots are full and to proceed to the racetrack. "Don't stay home!" Martens said. "We have parking!" Parking this year is limited due to the construction of Sallisaw's new middle school. Stay tuned to KXMX or visit www.kxmx.com for the latest news. By Sally Maxwell, Senior News Director

UPDATE: Death Under Investigation

Sallisaw Police called for an investigator, at about 4:25 p.m. Monday, to come to a Sallisaw home to investigate a suspicious death. At about 4:40 p.m. the medical examiner was contacted and plans were underway to transport the deceased. Sallisaw Police Chief Terry Franklin said the death may have been a suicide. "We are waiting on the medical examiner right now," Franklin said at about 5:30 p.m. Due to the sensitive nature of such events for families, KXMX does not report on suicides. By Sally Maxwell, Senior News Reporter