NEWCASTLE, Okla. (KOKH) — A 16-year-old student was critically injured in an auto-pedestrian accident near Newcastle High School Thursday morning.
According to authorities, Newcastle Police responded to reports of the incident occurring around 7:30 a.m. at the intersection of State Highway 62 and Stan Patty. A vehicle traveling northbound on State Highway 62 failed to stop while the student was crossing in a designated crosswalk.
The driver remained on the scene and cooperated with the investigation. Emergency medical personnel transported the student to a local hospital, where they are reported to be in critical but stable condition.
Newcastle Public Schools issued a statement expressing gratitude to law enforcement for their prompt response and requested privacy for the affected family. “Our thoughts are with the student, their family, and everyone affected by this incident,” said NPS Superintendent Dr. Cathy Walker.
The police department confirmed that the investigation is ongoing and will provide updates as more information becomes available.