Officers Free Driver Trapped Under Car

Oklahoma City first responders pulled a man from beneath his overturned car after a suspected drunk-driving crash near Hefner Point Drive.

Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Emergency Response

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Oklahoma City police officers and firefighters freed Kevin Powell from underneath his car after he crashed into a building near Hefner Point Drive. The vehicle exited the road and rolled, ejecting Powell and trapping him beneath it.

Why it matters

The rescue required crews to plan carefully because the car threatened to crush Powell while they worked to free him. The incident underscores the risks drunk driving poses to the driver and to nearby property in Oklahoma City.

The incident involved a single occupant, with no other passengers reported in the crash. Court documents describe Powell as unsteady on his feet with slurred speech and quote him admitting to drinking Crown Royal Whiskey, though his blood alcohol level is not reported.

The players

Kevin Powell

The driver who was ejected from his car and charged with aggravated DUI after the crash.

Oklahoma City Police Department

The city's police force, whose officers responded to the scene and helped free the trapped driver.

The details

Powell was ejected and trapped under the car after it left the road and rolled, and he was transported to a nearby hospital after receiving medical care. He was charged with aggravated DUI following the crash.

November 5, 2026: Article published about the crash and body camera footage.

Seasonal Patterns

Impaired-driving charges like Oklahoma's aggravated DUI statute are applied case by case, and this crash shows how a single-vehicle incident can produce a serious charge when intoxication is documented.

Drivers who plan to drink should arrange a sober ride, since a single-vehicle crash can leave a driver trapped and facing serious charges. Anyone who sees a vehicle crash should call 911 immediately so trained responders can reach the scene quickly.

The takeaway

Impaired driving can turn a single-car crash into a rescue emergency and a criminal case. Choosing a sober ride protects the driver and everyone sharing the road.