Police arrest hit-and-run driver from fatal pedestrian crash at SE 29th and Shields
Posted on Friday, January 26th, 2024 at 12:30 am
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – Police have arrested a 21-year-old man who they say struck and killed a 32-year-old pedestrian at a busy Oklahoma City intersection back in August.
According to KFOR News 4, the incident happened around 12:30 a.m. on August 2, 2023, in the area of Southeast 29th Street and South Shields Boulevard. This is just northeast of Oliver Park.
Police say that 21-year-old Eugene Phillips fled from officers when they attempted a traffic stop and ultimately struck and killed 32-year-old Travis Barber. Phillips ran from the scene of the crash on foot.
Authorities located and arrested Phillips Thursday on multiple charges, including first-degree murder and leaving the scene of a fatality accident.
The investigation is ongoing.
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.
