Tragic Crash on Muskogee Turnpike: Baylor Butler and Stevie Carter Killed, One Critically Injured

In the early hours of March 24, 2025, a tragic accident on the Muskogee Turnpike near Porter, Oklahoma, resulted in the deaths of 31-year-old Baylor Butler of Muskogee and 26-year-old Stevie Carter of Gore. The driver, 22-year-old Johnnie Dourssette, sustained critical injuries and was transported to a Tulsa hospital for treatment.

According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP), the collision occurred around 4:28 a.m. at the 17-mile marker. The vehicle, a 2013 Ford Fusion driven by Dourssette, was involved in a crash with another vehicle. The driver of the second vehicle reportedly left the scene uninjured.

The circumstances leading to the crash are currently under investigation by the OHP. Authorities have not yet released further details regarding the cause of the accident.

This incident has deeply affected the communities of Muskogee and Gore, as they mourn the untimely loss of Butler and Carter. Friends and family remember them for their vibrant spirits and the positive impact they had on those around them.

As the investigation continues, authorities urge anyone with information about the crash to come forward to assist in understanding the events that led to this devastating accident.