Driver Abandons Stolen SUV After East Tulsa Crash

Witnesses saw the SUV speeding through the neighborhood prior to hitting a parked minivan.<br />

Monday, June 10th 2013, 7:48 am

By: News On 6


Tulsa Police are searching the driver of a stolen Lexus SUV which crashed in east Tulsa early Monday.

Police got a call just after 2 a.m. about the crash near 11th and 129th East Avenue.

Witnesses saw the SUV speeding through the neighborhood prior to hitting a parked minivan.

The Lexus rolled over and witnesses told police the driver had to kick out a window to climb out before running off. 

Police say the impact caused the minivan to lift into the air, coming down on top of the rolled over Lexus.

Police believe the driver was injured because they found blood at the crash scene.

Tulsa Police Captain Wendell Franklin says the SUV was reported stolen from a south Tulsa residence early Sunday. 

He says the crash totaled both vehicles.

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