OKLAHOMA CITY – Authorities are investigating a fatal hit-and-run after a body was found in the middle of a metro street.
Just before 5 a.m. on Friday, police were called to the area of S.E. 89th St. and Shields Blvd. after a witness said someone was lying in the street.
When officers arrived, they found the victim’s body.
Authorities say the victim is 22-year-old Alexandra Ayala.
However, investigators believe she was struck by a 2007 to 2009 Mazda CX 7 that was heading eastbound on S.E. 89th St.
Authorities say the vehicle suffered damage to its left headlight.
Officials shut down the area of S.E. 89th St. between I-35 and Shields Blvd. to investigate.
Fatal hit & run SE OKC. Expect SE 89 to be shut down between I35 & Shields during morning commute.
— Oklahoma City Police (@OKCPD) August 28, 2015
Shortly after 8 a.m., the road was opened.
Oklahoma City police released surveillance video from a nearby business of the alleged suspect’s vehicle.
Warning: Video may not be appropriate for all audiences.
If you have any information on the crime, call Oklahoma City police.
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