Students cycling cross country for six weeks ended their trip after three due to a tragic accident in Norman.The organization, called Overland Summers, told KOCO 5 that the person killed along Highway 9 near Morning Glory Drive last Friday was a high school student. The group has since put out a message saying the student fell off their bike and was hit by a car going the same direction.The group said no one else was injured and they had grief counselors available nearly immediately until the families of the other students traveling could get to Norman and return home.Norman police have not yet released a report, they said the investigation is active and they don’t expect any arrests. The group said they were not traveling in the dark and they thank Oklahoma first responders for their help and care.
Students cycling cross country for six weeks ended their trip after three due to a tragic accident in Norman.
The organization, called Overland Summers, told KOCO 5 that the person killed along Highway 9 near Morning Glory Drive last Friday was a high school student. The group has since put out a message saying the student fell off their bike and was hit by a car going the same direction.
The group said no one else was injured and they had grief counselors available nearly immediately until the families of the other students traveling could get to Norman and return home.
Norman police have not yet released a report, they said the investigation is active and they don’t expect any arrests. The group said they were not traveling in the dark and they thank Oklahoma first responders for their help and care.
