TULSA, Okla. — The young child who died after being hit by a vehicle near 21st and Memorial on April 16 has been identified.
The mother of 7-year-old Ty'Shaun Gee announced a GoFundMe in tribute to her young son.
In the post, Takeyha Morgan said in part, "My baby loved to smile give hugs and say I love you over 30 times a day ..he love the color green and every dinosaur you can think of ...I will always remember that amazing and beautiful smile....
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Police said Gee, along with multiple other children, was attempting to cross 21st Street when a driver changed lanes to avoid other cars that stopped to let them cross. Police said the driver drove around the stopped cars and hit the young child.
Police said the driver and passenger in the vehicle stopped and were cooperative with officers at the scene.
TPD is still investigating the collision.
Tulsa Public Schools said the child was a first grader at MacArthur Elementary. Principal Morrow sent this letter to parents:
Dear MacArthur Families:
It is with sadness that I inform you of the death of one of our MacArthur Elementary family members. A tragic accident after school today claimed the life of one of our first-grade students.
It is difficult for all of us to face the death of a child. Tomorrow, a support team from the district’s Student and Family Support Services will be present to work with our staff members to provide counseling and support to students.
Your child may be coming home with questions or worries about this loss. Please feel free to contact the school at (918) 746-9140 if you have any concerns you would like to discuss. Below, we have included a suggested resource that you may contact for immediate support.
COPES, a community crisis response unit in Tulsa, is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at (918)-744-4800 should you or someone you know be in need of immediate support for a mental health crisis. The service is free and available to children and adults alike. For life threatening emergencies,please call 911.
I know you join me in extending our heartfelt sympathy to all of those who have been impacted. When we receive word regarding funeral arrangements, or other related events, I will share the information with you as available. Again, please do not hesitate to contact us if you have concerns or questions.
Sincerely,
Principal Morrow
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