A late-night bike ride in northeast Oklahoma City turned deadly Tuesday when a bicyclist was struck and left in the roadway near NE 36th Street and N Lincoln Boulevard, according to police. A passing motorist spotted the man lying in the street, and officers rushed him to a hospital, where he later died. Investigators are now working to track down the driver, and so far have not announced any arrests.
The driver who came upon the scene called 911 around 11:42 p.m., according to KOCO. Officers arrived, had the injured bicyclist taken to a hospital, and he was later pronounced dead, KOCO reports. Detectives have asked anyone who saw anything, or who may have relevant camera footage, to contact Oklahoma City police as the investigation continues.
Police Give Few Details
Oklahoma City police told KOKH the crash happened around 11:15 p.m., and that authorities have not released any description of the vehicle involved. Officers also said they do not have a suspect in custody while detectives process the scene and work through early leads.
Hit-And-Run Pattern In The City
Hit-and-run collisions have been a recurring enforcement headache for Oklahoma City police this year. In previous deadly cases, investigators have impounded vehicles and released images while appealing to the public for help, according to KOCO. Those responses show how often officers depend on camera systems and witness tips to zero in on suspect vehicles and drivers.
Possible Charges
Under Oklahoma law, leaving the scene of a crash that results in death is a felony. Per 47 O.S. § 10-102.1, a conviction can bring one to ten years in prison and fines up to $10,000, with prosecutors able to pursue additional charges depending on the evidence, according to the Oklahoma statutes via Justia.
