BECKHAM COUNTY, Oklahoma — A truck driver was arrested on Interstate 40 after deputies responded to reports of a semi traveling just 10 miles per hour in the left lane, creating a hazardous situation for other motorists.

According to Beckham County Sheriff Derek Manning, authorities received a call late at night regarding a truck driver operating at an extremely slow speed on I-40.

“We had a report the night before last of a truck driver on Interstate 40 who was driving 10 miles an hour in the left lane, which is not a good thing to be doing and was causing a lot of problems out there,” Manning said.

Deputies located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. During the investigation, authorities discovered the driver was in possession of what was described as medical-grade marijuana. However, he did not have a permit, medical certificate, or license authorizing possession. Deputies also found alcohol inside the truck.

“At the end of the stop, they found that he was in possession of what I believe was medical grade marijuana, but he did not have a permit or medical certificate or license for it. He also had alcohol in the truck,” Manning said.

The driver was taken into custody and arrested on charges related to the marijuana and alcohol.

No injuries were reported in connection with the incident. Sheriff Manning added that the substances found may have contributed to the driver’s behavior on the roadway.

“I am assuming that was probably the cause of him driving 10 miles an hour in the left lane. They got that situation safely handled and got him off the interstate,” Manning said.

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