Thursday night turned tragic for the Fort Gibson community when 16‑year‑old Eden Ferrell lost her life in a hit‑and‑run crash near Highway 80 and West 828 Road. The local police are appealing to anyone who saw anything or may have spoken with law enforcement at the scene to come forward.
It appears Eden was walking with her sister near the soccer fields in the area when the crash happened. Officers believe a maroon pickup truck — likely with damage to the front or the front passenger side — was involved. If you were in that area Thursday evening, or you noticed a vehicle matching that description, the authorities are urging you to contact the Fort Gibson Police Department at 918‑478‑2610.
Investigators say the crash happened close to the entrance road by the soccer fields off West 828 Road around the time when many local sports events would have been wrapping up. That means there may have been bystanders or folks leaving the fields who may have seen something that seemed out of the ordinary. Anyone who spoke with officers at the field that night is especially asked to check in.
Friends and community members remember Eden as a radiant teenager whose laughter and energy lit up every room she walked into. Her sudden passing has left a hole in the hearts of her family, classmates and neighbors. The whole town is mourning—not just the loss of a young life, but the potential for what she could have become.
As the police broaden their search for the maroon pickup truck, they’re counting on community members for assistance. Even the smallest detail—maybe a truck seen with fresh damage, or someone who heard the crash and saw the vehicle drive off—could be the lead that brings justice for Eden. The department stresses that no piece of information is too trivial.
For now, Eden’s loved ones are left grappling with the “what ifs” and the “if onlys.” She walked, after all, in a place she knew; she laughed and lived as a teenager should. But in the blink of an eye, everything changed. The community stands with them. They’re lighting candles, sharing memories, and pledging to make sure Eden’s story isn’t forgotten.
If you have any information about the crash, the truck, or anything that could help piece together what happened, please pick up the phone and call the Fort Gibson Police Department. Because sometimes, it’s a neighbor’s memory or a passerby’s glance that can bring closure—and help prevent such tragedies from striking again.
