Truck flips in collision at Highland and Seventh Street

By Beverly Bryant/News Director

Ponca City Police, Fire Department and EMS responded to a collision at Seventh Street and Highland Avenue this morning.

A Honda Civic driven by Tina Downs, 62, of Ponca City was northbound on Seventh Street when a commercial pickup truck driven by Elby Franks, 51, collided with her car.

Franks was driving a one-ton commercial pickup registered to Contractors’ Cargo of Compton, California. Police said witnesses told them Franks ran a red light.

Both drivers were transported by ambulance to Ponca City Medical Center where they are being evaluated for their injuries.