Driver Arrested In Tulsa Crash That Killed Pedestrian, Injured Another

A crash at the intersection of 71st Street and Yale Avenue in Tulsa on Tuesday afternoon left one pedestrian dead and another critically injured after a vehicle ran a red light, authorities say.

The incident occurred around 1:25 p.m. when a white Honda Accord, driven by 28-year-old Nicholas Stewart, was traveling westbound on 71st Street and ran a red light, according to the Tulsa police. Simultaneously, a maroon Kia Optima entered the intersection on a green light and struck the Honda on the passenger side.

The impact caused the Honda to spin out of control and cross over the center median.

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Two pedestrians, who were standing in the median asking for donations, were struck by the Honda. One pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene, while the other was taken to a hospital in critical condition.

Stewart was arrested and is accused of negligent homicide. He was booked into the Tulsa County Jail. Stewart is a tribal member meaning his case will fall under federal or tribal jurisdiction under the McGirt ruling.