03/04/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/04/2026 13:57
The Norman Police Department (NPD) responded to a report of an injury collision involving a pedestrian in the area of Porter Avenue and Franks Street at approximately 10:45 a.m. on March 4.
The initial investigation indicates that the pedestrian was crossing Porter Avenue when they were struck by a vehicle traveling southbound.
The pedestrian was transported to an area hospital in critical condition for injuries sustained during the collision.
The collision remains under investigation by the NPD/OUPD Collision Investigation and Reconstruction Team.
Porter was closed to all traffic for just over two hours for the investigation. The roadway has been opened as of 1:25 p.m. on March 4.