Hit-and-run SUV strikes, injures child at Madison and Tuxedo in Bartlesville

Posted on Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 at 3:58 am    

BARTLESVILLE, OK – A child went to the hospital Sunday after a vehicle struck them at a busy intersection in west-central Washington County, reports Fox 23 News.

The incident happened in the afternoon in the area of Madison Boulevard and Tuxedo Boulevard, which is at the northwest corner of Sooner Park in the city of Bartlesville.

Police say that the child was riding a bicycle near the intersection when a white SUV struck and injured them before fleeing the scene. The child has since been released from the hospital.

Authorities are looking for the driver involved in the accident. They ask anyone with information or tips to contact the Bartlesville Police Department as the investigation continues.

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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