Oklahoma City police urge caution after two scooter riders killed in 24 hours

© 2026 Griffin Media. One of the crashes happened Thursday night near Southwest 69th Street and Walker Avenue, according to a police spokesperson. Police said the incidents occurred in areas that typically do not see high levels of pedestrian or scooter traffic. “We want to remind everyone that visibility is one of the most critical factors in preventing collisions,” Police Capt. Benjamin Weir said. “Scooter riders should wear highly visible or reflective clothing and remain especially mindful when traveling through areas where drivers may not expect to see them.” Both incidents remain under investigation.

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Scoop News DeskOklahoma City, Oklahoma · Published Friday, September 11, 2026 at 10:37 PM UTCUpdated Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 10:01 PM UTC

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Oklahoma City police urge caution after two scooter riders killed in 24 hours - News 9. Privacy Policy , Terms of Service , Editorial Ethics Policy , Legal Notices , EEO Report , Ad Choices , Public Inspection File Contact , KWTV Public Inspection File , KSBI Public Inspection File , Closed Captioning Assistance , FCC Applications , VPAT (Voluntary Product Accessibility Template) The Oklahoma City Police Department is urging scooter riders and motorists to use heightened caution after two fatal incidents involving electric scooters within 24 hours.

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