Air ambulance responds to hit-and-run on OK-91 in Colbert

Posted on Friday, January 24th, 2025 at 2:51 am    

COLBERT, OK – A pedestrian sustained serious injuries Wednesday night in a hit-and-run accident along the highway in southwest Bryan County, reports KTEN 10.

Emergency crews responded to the area of OK-91 and Cardinal Lane around 10 p.m. after receiving reports of a crash with injuries.

Police say the victim was walking along the shoulder of the highway when an unidentified vehicle struck him. The driver fled the scene without stopping to render aid.

An air ambulance transported the victim to a Texas hospital with serious injuries.

Authorities have not located the vehicle or driver involved in the wreck, but the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information or tips to share can contact the Oklahoma Highway Patrol or the Colbert Police Department.

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.
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