A 26-year-old Kenyan man was killed early Sunday morning in Oklahoma after being struck by a vehicle on Interstate 235 at Northeast 10th Street, officials said.
Cyrus Njuki Kiurire was struck by a 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier at about 2:45 a.m. Sunday as he was walking on the side of the highway.He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the Cavalier, Jarrick Adam Ingle, 23, of Edmond, has been questioned by Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers. At the time of the incident, he had two other passengers in the car, Ethan Davis Hicks, 21, and Jordan Nicole Wade, 26, both from Edmond. None of them were injured.
No arrests have been made yet as the incident is still under investigations. Charges have yet to be filed.
Oklahoma City’s I-235 was closed at Northeast 10th Street for almost two hours after the incident.
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It is with great sadness and regret that we announce the passing of Cyrus Njuki Kiurire.
A beloved friend, brother and member of the Oklahoma City Kenyan community. Cyrus was promoted to glory early Sunday August 30th 2015, after being involved in a vehicle accident.
Please join us in supporting his friends and family as we mourn the loss of our beloved brother Cyrus.
To make contributions, please visit this gofundme.com page… http://www.gofundme.com/cg32qm69
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