Neighbors in northwest Oklahoma City woke up to sirens and flashing lights early Wednesday after a car slammed into a home, and the driver took off running into the dark, according to police.
The crash happened at about 3:30 a.m. near NW 80th Street and Walker Avenue, prompting officers to flood the neighborhood and start a house-to-house search. As of Wednesday morning, authorities had not released any details about possible injuries or the condition of anyone inside the home.
According to KOCO, Oklahoma City police said the driver hit the home, then “took off running,” leaving the damaged property and a lot of unanswered questions behind. Officers were canvassing the area for the suspect, but the station reported that police had not yet released a description of the person they were looking for while the search was underway.
Police canvass area, ask for tips
The City of Oklahoma City’s Response & Accident Tracker provides information on police dispatches and emergency responses across the city, including incidents like this one. Authorities typically urge anyone who sees an immediate threat to call 911. For non-emergency tips or information about overnight incidents, the police department’s public pages outline additional contact options for residents who might have seen or heard something.
Recent incidents near Walker Avenue
This stretch of Walker Avenue has seen its share of late-night trouble in recent months, from serious crashes to violent incidents. Hoodline previously reported a sledding death near NW 81st in January that resulted in arrests, underscoring ongoing safety concerns in these northwest Oklahoma City neighborhoods…