Car Narrowly Misses Oklahoma City Home in Overnight Rollover Crash

Driver fled the scene before police arrived, leaving questions about potential injuries.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Police responded to a rollover crash in northwest Oklahoma City early Monday morning where a vehicle nearly flipped into a nearby home. The driver had fled the scene by the time officers arrived, and authorities are still investigating the incident and searching for the driver.

Why it matters

Rollover crashes can cause significant property damage and pose serious risks to both the driver and nearby residents. The fact that the driver fled the scene raises concerns about potential injuries and raises questions about accountability.

The details

The incident occurred shortly after 12:30 a.m. on Monday near the intersection of Northwest 23rd Street and North MacArthur Boulevard. Police said the vehicle flipped over and came to rest just inches from hitting a nearby home. However, the driver had already left the scene by the time officers arrived, and authorities do not have any details about the driver or whether anyone was injured.

  • The incident happened shortly after 12:30 a.m. on Monday, February 9, 2026.

The players

Oklahoma City Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the rollover crash and searching for the driver who fled the scene.

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What’s next

Police are continuing to investigate the incident and search for the driver who fled the scene. They are asking anyone with information about the crash or the driver's identity to come forward.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the importance of drivers remaining at the scene of an accident, both for public safety and to ensure accountability. It also underscores the risks that rollover crashes can pose to nearby properties and residents.