Man hurt, dog killed in hit-and-run at W 71st and S Elwood
Posted on Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025 at 10:23 pm
TULSA, OK – A man sustained injuries, and a dog died when a vehicle struck them in south-central Tulsa on Saturday afternoon, reports Fox News 23.
The incident occurred around 1 p.m. in the area of West 71st Street South and South Elwood Avenue, which is just south of Turkey Mountain and east of Tulsa ER and Hospital.
Police say that a white minivan hit a man and his dog as they were walking outside of a designated crosswalk.
The dog died, and medics transported the pedestrian to an area hospital with critical injuries.
The driver of the minivan sped away from the scene, ultimately causing a chain-reaction collision involving two other vehicles at West 71st Street South and South Olympia Avenue.
The driver went to the hospital with critical injuries.
There’s no word yet regarding charges.
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.
