Jeffery Jones Obituary, Death; – A Woodward County EMS ambulance driver has tragically passed away, and multiple individuals sustained injuries, following a collision on Thursday afternoon while transporting a patient to a hospital in Oklahoma City.

The ambulance was en route to Oklahoma City when it collided with a semi-truck on US Highway 270 near Oakwood in Dewey County.

As reported by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, at approximately 3:15 p.m. on Thursday, the ambulance was heading eastbound on US Highway 270, while the semi-truck was traveling westbound. The westbound lanes were closed due to construction, necessitating a diversion of traffic to the inside lane heading east.
The ambulance reportedly crossed the center line before colliding with the semi-truck and subsequently rolling onto its passenger side.

The driver of the Woodward County EMS ambulance, identified by the OHP as 55-year-old Jeffery Jones, was pronounced dead at the scene. A crew member and a patient within the ambulance also sustained injuries, as did the driver of the semi-truck.

Three individuals were transported to local hospitals for treatment of their injuries. Currently, there is no information available regarding their conditions.

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is conducting an investigation into the incident.

Woodward County Commissioner Clint White addressed the tragic accident on Facebook Thursday evening.

This afternoon, a Woodward County EMS ambulance was involved in a devastating accident with a semi-truck while transporting a patient to Oklahoma City. It is with a heavy heart that we announce the loss of one of our EMS crew members in this incident. Three others, including our crew member and the patient, suffered injuries and were taken for medical treatment, with two transported by ambulance and one by helicopter.

In consideration of the families involved, I postponed this announcement until all next of kin had been informed. I invite you to join Lexi and me in offering prayers for the family of our deceased EMS crew member, for the injured individuals, and for all first responders who managed this challenging scene.

Woodward County Commissioner Clint White, District 2
Numerous emergency service agencies have also conveyed their condolences and support via social media.

We lost one of our community’s public servants today. Please keep our EMS family in your prayers. Pray for God’s comfort for the family. Thank you Woodward County for caring for our public servants so well.

Woodward County Sheriff’s Office

The Woodward Fire Department wishes to express our deepest condolences and support to our fellow first responders and their families at Woodward County EMS as they grieve the loss of a cherished member of their team today. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this challenging time.

Woodward Fire Department

Our hearts are broken as we grieve with our brothers and sisters at Woodward County EMS.
We may wear different uniforms, but the same mission unites us: to answer the call, to serve with courage, and to care for others in their greatest time of need. When tragedy strikes one of our own, it is felt across every shift, every station, and every agency—because in EMS, we are one family.
Please keep the family of the fallen medic, those injured, and the entire Woodward County EMS team in your thoughts and prayers as they face this unimaginable loss. May we honor their service by remembering their sacrifice, surround their loved ones with love and prayers, and stand together as one family—sharing in the grief, carrying their memory, and holding each other up through this heartbreak.

Air Evac Lifeteam 70 – Woodward, OK

Our hearts are heavy as we extend our deepest thoughts and prayers to Woodward County EMS following the tragic loss of one of their team members.
We are grateful for the dedication and service of our EMS partners, who selflessly put others first every day. Please join us in keeping the family, friends, and the entire EMS community in your thoughts during this difficult time.

INTEGRIS Health Woodward Hospital

💔 Fallen But Never Forgotten 💔
Today, our hearts are heavy as we mourn the loss of a Paramedic brother from Woodward County EMS. In the line of duty, he served with courage, compassion, and unwavering commitment to saving others—until the very end.
To our brothers and sisters at Woodward County EMS:
We stand with you. We grieve with you. And we honor the sacrifice of one of our own.
May his memory be a guiding light in the darkness, and may his legacy live on in every life he touched.
🕊️ Rest easy, brother. We’ll take it from here. 🚑