Tulsa, OK – On March 17, 2025, around 1:00 a.m., a Tulsa Police officer on patrol discovered a light pole lying in the southbound lanes of Riverside Drive, near 3500 S. Riverside Drive. At the same time, the officer observed a white Dodge van traveling at a low speed, showing signs of collision damage.
The officer stopped the van near 41st and Riverside, where they noticed broken windows, missing hubcaps, and broken mirror pieces that appeared to match the debris found near the downed light pole. The driver, identified as Kenneth Kinnard, admitted to hitting a curb but was uncertain about striking the light pole.
Upon further investigation, officers detected the smell of alcohol on Kinnard and observed signs of impairment. He failed multiple field sobriety tests, leading to his arrest. Kenneth Kinnard was charged with:
– Aggravated DUI
– Leaving the Scene of a Property Damage Accident
– No Driver’s License
It remains unclear if the incident was related to early St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, but the incident serves as a reminder for those out celebrating to ensure a designated driver or use rideshare services.