On July 30, 2025, at approximately 8:54 PM, a devastating incident occurred at a private residence on N Oak St, approximately 8 miles south of Bennington in Bryan County, Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) responded to a collision that resulted in the death of an 18-month-old juvenile male from Stillwater, Oklahoma.

Incident Details

The collision involved a 2005 Peterbilt truck (Vehicle-1), driven by Alec Fuller, a 29-year-old white male from Stillwater, Oklahoma. According to the OHP report, the vehicle was improperly started in gear, causing it to lunge forward. Tragically, the front driver-side tire struck the juvenile pedestrian, who was pronounced deceased at the scene by Colbert EMS.

Driver and Vehicle Information

• Driver: Alec Fuller, 29, no reported injuries.

• Vehicle: 2005 Peterbilt, equipped with seat belts (not in use) and airbags (not deployed).

• Condition of Driver: Odor of alcohol noted.

• Cause of Collision: Improper start from parked position.

• DOT Number: None.

Environmental Conditions

• Weather: Clear, evening.

• Roadway: Private property.

• Pinned/Ejected: None/N/A.

Investigation

The incident was investigated by Trooper Jerrid Hobbie #425 of the Bryan County detachment of Troop E. The report, identified by OHP Collision Number OHP25016096, is based on the trooper’s investigation and may contain the trooper’s opinion. The South East Regional Communications Center in Durant, with CO T. Johnson, was also involved in the response.

This tragic event serves as a somber reminder of the importance of vehicle safety and proper operation, particularly in private settings where pedestrians, including young children, may be present.