8-year-old boy injured after being hit by car outside Tulsa State Fair
Posted on Tuesday, October 13th, 2026 at 1:29 pm
TULSA, OK – Police said an 8-year-old boy was struck by a vehicle outside the Tulsa State Fair on Friday night.
A post from the Tulsa Police Department stated that officers responded to the call near 15th Street and New Haven Avenue at about 10:45 p.m.
Witnesses said the boy and his mother were using the crosswalk, and the lights were flashing to indicate people were crossing. The boy was running out in front of his mother in the crosswalk when he was hit by a car.
Firefighters began treating the victim and paramedics took him to the hospital with a broken leg. The child was listed in stable condition.
The driver of the car, age 18, stopped after the collision and cooperated with investigators.
The investigation remains ongoing to determine whether any charges would be appropriate.
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 car 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.
