Oklahoma City plans sidewalk installation after 6-year-old's tragic death

Following the tragic death of a 6-year-old boy hit by a school bus, Oklahoma City plans to install sidewalks in the area to enhance safety for children.

KOCO By Alyse Jones Dec 5, 2025

OKLAHOMA CITY — In response to the tragic death of 6-year-old Adrian Salgado, who was hit and killed by a school bus while walking home from Fillmore Elementary on Wednesday, Oklahoma City officials have announced plans to install sidewalks in the area to improve safety.

There are some sidewalks in the area of Southwest 51st Street and Douglas Avenue, but across the street, where a memorial sits in honor of Salgado, there aren’t any, but the city said that will change.

"Sidewalks are coming," said Justin Henry, a transportation program planner for the city of Oklahoma City.

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