Pedestrian killed in collision with OKC motorcyclist
Posted on Friday, August 21st, 2020 at 2:45 am
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – Officials with the Oklahoma City Police department are investigating a fatal pedestrian vs. motorcycle collision near downtown early Thursday morning.
According to KFOR, the crash occurred in the southbound lane of Morgan Road close to Interstate 40 at about 5:40 a.m.
Police believe the pedestrian was attempting to cross the street away from a crosswalk when he was struck by an oncoming motorcycle. The pedestrian was pronounced dead on the scene.
The motorcyclist was transported to a local hospital to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Details regarding the identities of those involved have not yet been made available.
Officials shut down southbound lanes of Morgan Rd. following the crash.
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 City pedestrian 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.
