Driver cited after dump truck overturns near Tulsa Turkey Mountain

A driver received a citation in Tulsa on Tuesday following a rollover crash involving a commercial dump truck. The commercial vehicle overturned onto its side and lost its entire load across the roadway.

Officers responded to the incident around 10:30 a.m. The crash took place just outside a Turkey Mountain parking lot on South Elwood Avenue.

The dump truck was found resting on the roadside. Paramedics checked on the driver at the scene. No injuries were reported.

Police said the initial investigation suggests a vehicle started pulling onto South Elwood Avenue from the parking lot. The southbound dump truck driver swerved to avoid a collision, police said.

The truck tipped over. Dirt spilled across the street.

Turkey Mountain is an urban wilderness area in Tulsa that features trails and recreational spaces. Officers typically manage traffic around such trailheads during cleanups.

Tulsa police cited the driver who pulled onto the road for failing to yield.