Motorcyclist hospitalized after Independence Day hit-and-run in Midwest City 

Posted on Monday, July 6th, 2026 at 11:09 pm    

MIDWEST CITY, OK – A motorcyclist had to go to the hospital following a hit-and-run crash that happened on Independence Day on Saturday, the Fourth of July.

The incident occurred in the area of South Midwest Boulevard and East Towry Drive. Local police told Koco5News they believe the driver of a black sedan struck a motorcyclist and then fled the scene.

The suspect was last seen traveling on southbound Midwest Boulevard.

EMS crews arrived to find the motorcyclist with a head injury and immediately rushed them to a hospital.

Police shut down the area for the scene clearance process.

Anyone with more information about the crash is asked to contact authorities at the phone number listed in the initial source.

A full investigation is underway.

This information is presented as a way to help keep our community safer and is not meant to be taken as legal advice. However, the Oklahoma motorcycle accident attorneys at the Abel Law Firm have helped clients secure financial compensation for their medical bills, lost wages, and other expenses. If you or someone you love has been injured in an accident involving another vehicle, contact us today for a free consultation.

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