Arrest made following fatal hit-and-run crash in OKC’s Surrey Hills

Posted on Monday, April 13th, 2026 at 9:23 pm

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – Oklahoma City Police arrested a suspect in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that happened in the Surrey Hills neighborhood on Sunday.

Police told OKCFOX that the incident occurred around 10 a.m. in the area of Northwest 104th Street and Middlesbrough Lane.

Police said the suspect, later identified as 30-year-old Deawna Jones, was arguing with a woman, identified as 39-year-old Taisha Dale. Things got heated, and police believe Jones got into her vehicle and purposely ran over Dale, and then fled the scene.

Police said Dale was rushed to a hospital, where she later died.

Officers located Jones and arrested her. She is being charged with leaving the scene of a crash and first-degree murder.

Jones previously faced a second-degree forgery charge and four DUI charges, according to court documents.

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 pedestrian 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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