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Fatal hit-and-run in NW OKC leaves woman dead, suspect taken into custody

Oklahoma City police officers have arrested one individual in connection with a tragic hit-and-run crash on Sunday, April 12, at 10:00 a.m.

OKCPD reports Deawna Jones, 30, was spotted arguing with Taisha Dale, 39, in a neighborhood around NW 104th Street and Middlesbrough Lane.

Investigators suspect Jones intentionally ran over Dale and fled the scene.

Dale was found on the road and transferred to a neighboring hospital, where she died from her injuries.

Jones was arrested and charged with first-degree murder and fleeing the scene of an injury accident.

Jones had previously faced four DUI convictions in Oklahoma, as well as a second-degree forgery allegation.

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