Quick Facts:
Where: The accident occurred in the northbound lanes of Highway 75 near West 81st Street South in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
What Happened: A tractor-trailer allegedly struck a pedestrian.
Participants:
- Pedestrian
- Driver of tractor-trailer
Reported Injuries/Fatalities:
- Pedestrian, killed
Details:
On or about Monday, November 9th, 2020, around 2:00 in the morning, a tractor-trailer accident with a pedestrian left a man dead. Highway Patrol said the accident happened in the northbound lanes of Highway 75 between West 81st Street South and West 81st Street South in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Authorities said one as-of-yet unidentified man was killed when he was allegedly hit by a northbound semi while he was walking in or near the lanes of traffic. First responders pronounced the man dead when they arrived at the scene. No other injuries were reported.
Looking at Highway 75 on Google Maps shows a four lane major roadway, with a grassy median dividing the north and southbound lanes. The area where the accident was reported is located in the southern portion of Tulsa.
Oklahoma Highway Patrol is investigating the accident.