Police chase ends in fatal crash on Lake Hefner Parkway in N OKC
Posted on Tuesday, November 14th, 2023 at 3:56 am
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – A man wanted for suspected burglary died on Sunday morning in north Oklahoma City after crashing his vehicle while fleeing police.
According to KOCO 5, the crash happened around 6 a.m. on Lake Hefner Parkway, or Highway 74, which is southeast of the area in which police began the pursuit.
The investigation indicates that police attempted to stop the driver in Edmond in the area of 178th Street and MacArthur Boulevard.
The driver fled southeast into Oklahoma City and crashed along the highway. The collision caused the car to ignite, and authorities pronounced the driver deceased at the scene. They’ve not yet released his identity to the public.
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.
