A person walking along Northwest 23rd Street near Pennsylvania Avenue in northwest Oklahoma City was struck by a vehicle Monday and later died, according to police. Officers were called out on a report of a person down, and the victim was pronounced dead after first responders arrived. Authorities have not yet released the victim’s identity. Police also have not said whether the driver stayed at the scene as investigators continue to work the case.
As reported by KFOR, Oklahoma City police described the incident as an auto-pedestrian collision. Officers were seen processing the scene, but they had not released further details about what led up to the crash. The station noted the case remains a developing story as detectives piece together what happened.
Intersection flagged for safety upgrades
The stretch of Northwest 23rd Street at N Pennsylvania Avenue sits inside a corridor the city has already tagged for pedestrian and roadway safety improvements. The City of Oklahoma City says its $25 million Safe Streets and Roads for All grant includes planned work along NW 23rd, with improvements such as upgraded crosswalks, better lighting, and signal changes aimed at cutting roadway deaths and improving accessibility. The City of OKC outlined the grant and project list in January.
What officials are asking
Police say the investigation is active and are asking anyone who saw the crash or has relevant video to contact authorities. According to KFOR, officers have not yet provided additional information about the driver’s whereabouts or any potential charges. Officials say they will share more details as they become available.
This story will be updated if and when authorities release further information about the victim or the circumstances of the collision.
