PRYOR, Okla. — A heartbreaking accident in Pryor on Tuesday evening has left a community grieving after a 1-year-old child died after being struck by a vehicle in a private driveway, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.

Authorities said the incident occurred at approximately 8:41 p.m. near Highway 69 and West 520 Road. Preliminary information from investigators indicates that a driver was attempting to back out of a private driveway in order to turn around and leave the property when the vehicle struck the child.

Emergency responders from multiple agencies rushed to the scene following reports of the accident. Assisting agencies included the Pryor Creek Police Department, Pryor Creek Fire Department, MESTA, the Mayes County Sheriff’s Office, Oklahoma Highway Patrol, GRDA Police, and the Cherokee Nation Marshal Service.

Despite immediate efforts to save the child’s life, the injuries proved fatal.

Pryor Creek Police Chief Jeremy Cantrell said officers initially encountered a vehicle transporting the child to the hospital and immediately began rendering aid alongside other emergency responders.

“Despite the coordinated efforts of law enforcement, firefighters, emergency medical personnel, and hospital staff, the child was later pronounced deceased,” officials said.

The tragic loss has deeply affected family members, first responders, and the wider Pryor community. The death of a young child under such circumstances has prompted an outpouring of sympathy and support from residents as they struggle to process the devastating news.

Chief Cantrell expressed condolences to the family and asked community members to keep everyone affected in their thoughts and prayers.

“This is a heartbreaking tragedy for everyone involved,” he said. “Our thoughts are with the child’s family, loved ones, and the first responders who answered the call.”

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is leading the investigation into the incident and continues to examine the circumstances surrounding the accident. Authorities have not released additional information regarding the driver involved, and no charges have been announced.

Investigators are expected to review evidence, witness statements, and scene details to determine the full sequence of events that led to the tragedy.

As the investigation continues, the focus remains on supporting a grieving family facing an unimaginable loss. Community members have begun sharing messages of condolence and offering assistance as loved ones navigate the difficult days ahead.

The incident serves as a sobering reminder of how quickly tragedy can occur and how profoundly such losses impact families and communities alike.

The child’s name has not been publicly released by authorities.

The investigation remains ongoing.