Two individuals were transported by helicopters following a Saturday night accident on Highway 1, three miles east of Allen.

The incident occurred at approximately 9:45 p.m. when Lige Spiegel, 38, of Savanna, traveling east driving a 2010 Nissan pickup, attempted to pass a vehicle without suffi cient clearance and struck a 1996 Chevy pickup driven by Carson Cements, 23, from Rush Springs.

Both drivers were pinned for 45 minutes before being freed by Atwood and Holdenville fire departments. Spiegel was flown to St. John Hospital, Tulsa, by McAlester Air Care where he was listed in stable condition with leg injuries. Clements was transported by Air Evac to OU Medical Center, Oklahoma City, and listed in stable condition with multiple injuries.

The official report stated the cause of the collision as improper passing. Both drivers were wearing seatbelts; both vehicles were equipped with airbags but only deployed in one vehicle.

Investigating officer was Trooper Brian Iker #333 of Troop D, assisted by Trooper Keith Burch #699, the Atwood Fire Department, Holdenville Fire Department, and the Hughes County Sheriff’s Offi ce.