OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA (KOKH) — A 17-year-old was arrested following a fatal auto-pedestrian collision on Thursday, Sept. 10, around 10:15 p.m.
According to Oklahoma City police, the incident occurred in the 3600 block of SW 3rd Street.
Officers reported the driver was traveling northbound in a truck while filming a video when they struck Ranesha Scyrus, a 22-year-old woman riding a scooter.
Scyrus was found in the bed of the truck after the driver called their mother, who instructed them to go to her workplace. Emergency personnel pronounced Scyrus dead at the scene.
Investigators stated that the truck hit Scyrus from behind as she was traveling northbound on Rockwell.
The driver exhibited signs of intoxication and was taken into custody, facing charges of manslaughter, driving under the influence, and leaving the scene of a fatal accident.
A bond of $100,000 has been set for the driver.
Authorities are continuing their investigation into the collision.