The OHP reported that Euin Richards, 66, of Sallisaw was driving a 1993 two-door Chrysler south on U.S. Highway 59 at about 8:40 p.m. when he went left of center and struck a northbound vehicle head on.
The OHP reported that Richards' ability was impaired due to drinking. Richards, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was admitted to Sequoyah Memorial Hospital. He was listed in stable condition with head and internal trunk injuries.
The northbound vehicle, a 1992 GMC truck, was driven by Don Buster, 33, of Marble City. Buster was not injured.
The OHP reported that of the three passengers in Buster's vehicle, only one was injured.
Alberto Ramirez, 14, of Sallisaw and Donovan Buster, 5, of Marble City, were not injured, while Leslille Buster, 61 also of Marble City, was treated and released from Sequoyah Memorial Hospital in Sallisaw. All four were wearing their seatbelts, according to the OHP.
