AAA: Hit-and-run deaths reach record levels across the U.S.
TULSA, Okla. – New research from AAA shows deadly hit-and-run crashes are reaching record highs nationwide. Tulsa police say when hit-and-run crashes happen, the reactions from victims and witnesses can be critical.
Q: Who is most at risk in hit-and-run crashes?
A: According to AAA, people walking and riding bikes are among the most vulnerable. In 2023, one in four pedestrians killed nationwide was the victim of a hit-and-run driver. Nearly as many cyclists were also struck by drivers who fled the scene.
Q: What recent cases have local police responded to?
A: The Tulsa Police Department says a driver last month ran from officers in Bixby, crashed into innocent people near 91st Street and Mingo Road, then took off again. Officers later arrested the suspect. Just days later, police in Broken Arrow arrested a driver accused of hitting a pedestrian and never stopping.
A: Tulsa Police Officer Andre Baul says any crash where a driver fails to stop and exchange information qualifies…