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Norman deputy charged after crash that killed 32-year-old woman

Cleveland County Deputy Raymond Kimbrough faces a negligent-homicide charge after a May 8 collision at Cedar Lane Road and Classen Boulevard. Investigators say he drove through a red light at more than 50 mph before his unmarked vehicle struck a westbound car; the driver died at the scene.

Norman deputy charged after crash that killed 32-year-old woman

Cleveland County sheriff’s deputy Raymond Kimbrough has been charged with negligent homicide with a motor vehicle after a collision in Norman that killed a 32-year-old woman.

Norman police responded at about 11 p.m. May 8 to a crash at Cedar Lane Road and Classen Boulevard. Investigators said Kimbrough was driving an unmarked vehicle south on Classen when it collided with a westbound vehicle.

Kimbrough’s emergency lights and siren were on, authorities said. Investigators also determined that he entered the intersection against a red light and was traveling faster than 50 mph, according to the report. The woman driving the other vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene.

The charge is an allegation, and the case will proceed through the court system. The information provided did not include details about Kimbrough’s next court appearance or whether he has entered a plea.

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