Overnight in southwest Oklahoma City, a man was killed after being hit by a car near the intersection of SW 61st Street and South May Avenue. Police say the driver initially left the area, then came back and is now cooperating with investigators. Authorities have not yet released the victim's name.
According to KOCO, the crash happened on July 7 and led officers to shut down the area while detectives documented the scene. KOCO also reports that investigators have not said whether the driver will face any charges.
Investigation Underway
The Oklahoma City Police Department is handling the investigation and has asked anyone with information to get in touch. Per the Oklahoma City Police Department, the driver who left the scene did come back and has been cooperating with officers.
Limited Details So Far
Beyond confirming the driver’s return and cooperation, and that the victim’s identity is being withheld, officials have shared little about how the crash occurred. As KOCO notes, detectives say the case is still under investigation and more details will be released when available.
How To Help
Investigators are asking anyone who saw the crash or has video of the area around SW 61st and South May to contact the Oklahoma City Police Department. The department’s main contact page lists non-emergency phone numbers and explains how to submit tips online.
This story will be updated as police release additional information or announce any potential charges. For now, detectives are working to piece together exactly what happened in the overnight fatal collision.
