Cyclist killed in hit-and-run at SW 63rd and Western Ave

Posted on Friday, May 10th, 2024 at 2:05 am    

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – A bicyclist died Thursday from injuries sustained in a hit-and-run accident on Wednesday in Oklahoma City, reports KOCO News 5.

The incident happened at night near the intersection of Southwest 63rd Street and Western Avenue, which is just south of the Southwestern Plaza.

Police say that the driver of the pickup truck that struck the cyclist did not stop to render or aid or speak with authorities.

Medics transported the victim to the hospital, where they died the next day. Authorities have not yet released the victim’s name to the public.

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 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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