7-Year-Old Boy Killed in Tulsa Pedestrian Crash

A 7-year-old boy was killed after being struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross East 21st Street west of Memorial Drive in Tulsa on Wednesday evening. The incident occurred as a group of children was crossing the street during rush hour, with traffic in the eastbound lane having stopped to let them pass, but a westbound vehicle struck the boy. Emergency responders performed life-saving measures, but the child was later pronounced dead at St. Francis Hospital. Tulsa police reported that the driver remained on scene and is cooperating fully with the investigation, and early indications suggest the crash was a tragic accident rather than an act of recklessness. The oldest child in the group reportedly tried to prevent the others from crossing, but could not stop the victim. The accident highlights concerns about pedestrian safety, especially for children in areas lacking designated crosswalks or signals.