6 things to know for Friday, July 18, 2025

From a deadly crash in Tulsa and a boil order for residents in Rogers County, it’s a busy start to Friday. Here are six big stories to keep you informed today.

1. Man dies after fiery crash into Tulsa building

Tulsa police say a man is dead after a car crashed into a building and caught fire near 15th Street and Sheridan around 3 a.m.

The vehicle went off the road, through grass and a parking lot, then slammed into a corner business before bursting into flames. Officers pulled a man from the passenger side and rushed him to the hospital, but he later died. The driver survived and was hospitalized.

Police believe speed was a factor. The driver may have been going about 60 mph, they said.

2. Boil order issued for Rogers County residents

People in parts of Rogers County are being told to boil their water after state officials found E. coli in the supply.

The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality says the order affects customers of Rural Water District #3, and those in District #12 who get water from District #3’s connection to the City of Tulsa. Boil water for at least one minute before using it for drinking, cooking or brushing teeth.

The bacteria pose the greatest risk to infants, older adults and those with weakened immune systems.

Crews are working to fix the issue, but there is no timeline yet for when the water will be safe to use again.

3. Former Oklahoma pediatrician charged in daughter’s death

Neha Gupta, a former pediatrician from Oklahoma City, is charged with first-degree murder in the death of her 4-year-old daughter in Florida.

Authorities say Gupta told police her daughter had drowned in a Miami Airbnb pool on June 27. But an autopsy found the child’s lungs were dry, indicating she didn’t drown.

“There’s no food in her stomach... and her lungs were dry, indicating she did not drown,” a Florida judge said in court.

Gupta remains in jail in Miami without bond.

4. Collinsville leaders reject large development plan

A proposal to rezone more than 150 acres for residential and commercial use in Collinsville has been denied by city leaders.

The Planning Commission voted 4–1 against the change after a lengthy five-hour meeting filled with public opposition. Many neighbors voiced concerns about flooding.

“It’s a watershed property and we do receive a lot of water that comes off that property into our neighborhoods,” said resident Mishela Deboer. “We just didn’t feel like that type of development is right for that area.”

The developer and commission members declined to comment after the vote.

5. OHP pulls troopers from Tulsa, OKC metro areas

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is moving troopers out of the Tulsa and Oklahoma City metros starting in November to increase coverage in rural areas.

Officials say this will allow 24/7 patrols on interstates leading to the state line. But Tulsa police say it will stretch their already thin resources even further.

“It’s critical for us to provide a public safety footprint,” said OHP Commissioner Tim Tipton.

“That’s going to take resources away from our citizens’ calls for service,” said Tulsa Police Major Jillian Phippen.

The Tulsa Police Department is already 137 officers short.

6. Trisha Yearwood to open new BOK Center eatery

Country star Trisha Yearwood is launching her new concession concept, “Trisha’s ParTY Nachos,” at the BOK Center this weekend, and fans can meet her in person.

Yearwood will cut the ribbon at 10:45 a.m. Friday, followed by a signing event for her new album The Mirror. The event is free to attend, but fans must buy an album to get it signed.

There will also be free samples from the new concession stand.