TULSA, Okla. — A 17-year-old boy died on the 4th of July after failing to navigate a turn and running off the road into the bank of the Arkansas River, Tulsa police said.
TPD responded to the wreck around 11 a.m. at 121st and Riverside.
Officers on scene said the car was heading westbound on Riverside, was likely speeding and couldn't make the curve.
The car allegedly went airborne and landed in the woods separating the road from the river.
Crews worked into the afternoon to remove the car from the woods with the help of a crane.
The driver was later identified as Zachary Coats. A GoFundMe is set up for the Coats family to help navigate the loss.
To donate to the fundraiser, click here.
"The Coats Family tragically lost their beloved son on July 4th. Zachary was an awesome, smart, kind, soon-to-be senior in high school," the fundraiser reads.
This is a developing story. We will provide updates as we learn them.
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