Arrest Made Two Years After Tesla Hit and Run Incident Leaves Victims Injured in Oklahoma City’s Bricktown District
After a two-year investigation, the Oklahoma City Police Department has arrested a suspect linked to a Tesla hit and run incident in the Bricktown district, where a black Tesla struck Lime scooter riders, injuring them before the driver fled the scene and tried to hide the car in Texas.
After a two-year pursuit, Oklahoma City Police apprehend suspect in ‘Tesla hit and run’ incident that left two Lime scooter riders injured in Bricktown. (PHOTO: KOKH)
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After Two-Year Pursuit, Oklahoma City Police Apprehend Suspect in Bricktown’s ‘Tesla Hit and Run’ Case; Two Injured in August 2021 Incident
After a two-year investigation, the Oklahoma City Police Department has caught a suspect connected to a ‘Tesla hit and run’ incident in the busy Bricktown entertainment district. According to Oklahoman, in August 2021, the ‘Tesla hit and run’ incident involved a black Tesla hitting two people riding Lime scooters on Reno Avenue, injuring both. One person was seriously hurt and needed extensive medical care and recovery in the ‘Tesla hit and run’ incident.
The Tesla driver quickly left the scene, leading to a long search by the police. He went to Texas and tried to hide the car and used insurance to fix it, claiming it hit a deer, as reported.
Arrest Made in ‘Tesla Hit and Run’ Case Following Key Evidence Discovery; Suspect Faces Charges, Signaling Progress toward Justice
According to Kfor, the truth of the ‘Tesla hit and run’ incident came out when investigators found a piece of the driver’s side mirror at the scene, which led them to the suspect’s car. Eventually, they arrested a 32-year-old man on August 9. He’s now facing charges for leaving the scene of the ‘Tesla hit and run’ accident and tampering with evidence.
While the suspect’s name hasn’t been shared publicly, his arrest is a big step toward justice for the injured victims and their families. The charges he’ll face will be decided later. This ‘Tesla hit and run’ incident reminds everyone of how determined law enforcement is to make sure hit-and-run cases don’t go unpunished, and it’s a reminder for the Oklahoma City community to wait for more updates on the situation.
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