Pedestrian hit, critically hurt by vehicle in NW Oklahoma City

Posted on Tuesday, February 7th, 2023 at 6:43 pm    

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — One person was hospitalized with critical injuries Tuesday morning after being hit by a car in northwest Oklahoma City, reports KOCO.

The incident took place near Northwest 15th Street and May Avenue, in the city’s Miller neighborhood. Emergency responders arrived on the scene just after 7:05 a.m.

Officials have not disclosed the circumstances of the event, but the pedestrian was seen stepping into the roadway before being struck.

Medics tended to the victim at the scene before transporting them by ambulance to a local hospital. According to police, the patient was last listed in critical condition but is expected to survive their injuries.

The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with officers. No pending charges have been reported at this time.

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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