A community is grieving after a 9-year-old Glenpool student was killed in a crash this week near Highway 75 and 151st Street South. Now, a group of mothers is demanding immediate changes to the dangerous stretch of road.
Roadside Memorial Sparks Calls for Change
A memorial has been placed near the crash site to honor the young victim. For many, the tragedy brings back memories.
“A couple years ago, my daughter lost a friend from school during her senior year just right down the road on Elwood. It’s just not safe,” Breesy Hopper, a former Glenpool resident said.
A Growing Problem
Breesy Hopper says the area has only gotten more dangerous over time.
“This intersection, this road area has been so bad for so many years. I moved to Glenpool in 2012, and the speed limit just keeps getting