Wrong-way driver strikes, kills pedestrian near NW Expy and Rockwell

Posted on Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 at 2:49 am

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – A pedestrian died Thursday when a vehicle struck them near the Rockwell Plaza Shopping Center in northwest Oklahoma City, reports KFOR News 4.

The accident happened at night in the area of Northwest Expressway and North Rockwell Avenue, which is just north of Wiley Post Airport – PWA.

Authorities haven’t yet identified the victim, who they say was crossing the road when a wrong-way driver hit them. It’s unclear if the pedestrian was using a designated crosswalk at the time of the crash.

Police haven’t shared any information about the driver, but they’ve not referred to the collision as a hit-and-run.

Motorists likely encountered delays in the area of the crash while crews worked to clear the scene.

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.

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