Hit-and-run crash at MLK and 23rd in NE OKC kills 1

Posted on Wednesday, November 13th, 2024 at 12:49 am

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – Police are looking for a driver that fled the scene of a fatal hit-and-run accident in northeast Oklahoma City on Friday, reports News 9.

The accident happened at night in the area of North Martin Luther King Avenue and Northeast 23rd Street, which is west of I-35 and northwest of the Ralph Ellison Library.

Authorities haven’t yet released the victim’s identity, and it’s still unclear if the crash involved a vehicle and a pedestrian or two vehicles. Additionally, police haven’t provided a description of the suspect or of the hit-and-run vehicle.

Officials urged drivers to avoid the intersection of North MLK and 23rd while police gathered evidence and crews worked to clear the scene.

A full investigation is underway. Our team of news writers will keep up with the story and post updates to the blog if we learn more.

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.

Categories: Car Accidents

Tags: Oklahoma City

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