Pedestrian who died after crash on Highway 51 in Coweta identified | News [Video]

COWETA, Okla. — A pedestrian who died following a crash on Highway 51 near East 131st Street and South 289th East Avenue has been identified.

According to a spokesperson for the City of Coweta, the victim’s name is Howard Johnson. He was 69 and was a resident of Coweta.

The city said it appeared Johnson tried to cross the highway at an area without stoplights or a crosswalk and was hit by a vehicle.

That spokesperson said at this time, police believe it was an accident.

Highway 51 was shut down in both directions after the crash, but is now back open.

FOX23 spoke with Coweta Police Deputy Chief Ron Peterson about the crash.

“People who do cross there think they can make it or …