One year after a fatal hit-and-run on a quiet Norman roadway, the family of Taylor Adam Simer says they are still stuck in the dark and still waiting for answers.
Simer, 32, died in the early-morning hours of July 4, 2025, near the intersection of Classen Boulevard and East Cedar Lane. Relatives and friends say the anniversary has cracked open their grief all over again and sharpened their calls for clarity in the investigation.
According to KOCO, officers responded around 2:45 a.m. after reports that Simer fell from a moving vehicle and was struck while lying in the roadway. The driver initially left the scene before investigators later identified a vehicle involved in the incident. Family members confirmed Simer's identity in an obituary posted by Corbett Funeral & Cremation, which listed a memorial service in July 2025 and described him as a beloved son, brother and friend.
"He was just a very fun, if you were in the room with him, you were having fun. You were laughing," Simer's sister, Shayla Reynalds, said, according to News 9. She and other relatives say speaking out publicly is their way of pushing for what they call greater transparency and justice in the case.
Norman police told News 9 they have submitted the investigation to the Cleveland County District Attorney's office and requested a warrant for the driver they identified. Police also said the driver later turned herself in. Officers have asked the public for help with tips while the case remains under review. The Cleveland County District Attorney's office, which reviews evidence and decides whether to file criminal charges, is located at Cleveland County District Attorney's office.
What comes next
The district attorney's office will determine whether the evidence supports criminal charges, a decision handled by prosecutors after law enforcement referrals, according to the county website. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Norman Police non-emergency line at 405-321-1444, with details listed by the City of Norman, or reach out to the Cleveland County District Attorney's office.
As the July 4 anniversary arrives, Simer's family says the pain feels as raw as it did last year. What has changed, they add, is their resolve. They hope the renewed spotlight on the case will finally move the investigation toward accountability and answers.
