Footage captures the heart-stopping moment a prisoner smashed a van window, dangled outside.
URGENT UPDATE: A dramatic scene unfolded on July 15, 2025, as an inmate desperately dangled from a moving prison van on Interstate 40 in Oklahoma City. Witnesses were left stunned as the shirtless man, dressed only in an orange jumpsuit, hung from the shattered rear window, pleading for help while traffic whizzed by.
The chilling incident, which lasted about two minutes, was captured on video by onlooker Tiggin Martin as she rode alongside her sister, Alexis Martin. Initially, they believed it was a prank. “We thought it was a joke at first,” Tiggin recounted. “But when we saw him, we were all like, oh my God.”
In the viral TikTok video shared by NBC, the sisters can be heard urging the inmate not to jump into oncoming traffic. “Don’t you f..kn’ do it, bro,” one voice pleads, reflecting the fear that the man could land directly on their vehicle.
The Oklahoma Department of Corrections later confirmed that the van was on a routine transport when the inmate smashed the window, described by officials as an attempt to get some “unauthorised fresh air.” The agency stated:
“Our officers immediately recognised the situation, exited the highway and called for additional law enforcement support. The inmate was safely secured and transported without further incident.”
Authorities acted swiftly, diverting the van to the shoulder of the highway, averting what could have been a catastrophic situation. The inmate’s identity has not been disclosed, and it remains unclear if an investigation into the escape attempt is underway.
This shocking event highlights the vulnerabilities in the transport system for inmates and raises questions about the safety protocols in place during such transfers. The Oklahoma Department of Corrections reiterated its commitment to ensuring the safety of all individuals in their care and maintaining transparency with the public.
As this incident continues to generate interest on social media, it serves as a stark reminder of the chaotic nature of prison transport operations. The emotional impact on witnesses and the potential for tragedy in such high-stakes situations cannot be understated.
Stay tuned for further updates as details emerge about this extraordinary escape attempt and the responses from authorities.
