OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – It was a chaotic evening on the Insurance coverage Auto Public sale facility close to Wilshire and the I-35 service street.
Police lights stuffed the lot round 2 a.m.
A safety guard was protecting watch in a gold Toyota Corolla when he seen one thing uncommon taking place close to a gate.
“The safety guard was in his car when he noticed that anyone had gotten inside and was stealing a car,” mentioned Msgt. Gary Knight with OKCPD.
Police say a thief stole a white Chevy Silverado from contained in the fencing and jumped within the driver’s seat.
The guard, who police recognized as Douglas Ward, acquired out of his automobile to try to cease the driving force… however the suspect saved driving.
“He stepped outdoors to attempt to wave them over and so they merely ran over him, struck the car that he was in additionally,” mentioned Msgt. Knight.
The motive force hit Ward after which slammed into Ward’s Corolla.
“Simply sheering the door utterly off,” mentioned Msgt. Knight.
Police reviews point out EMSA rushed to the scene, and earlier than loading him into the ambulance, medics discovered Ward with “massive abrasions” on his proper aspect.
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The suspect, or suspects, drove the truck simply toes away, acquired out, and ran off.
Ward is anticipated to be okay.
Police didn’t get a very good description of the particular person or individuals accountable, and eventually verify they have been nonetheless on the run.
