19-year-old OSU student dies following hit-and-run

STILLWATER, Okla. (KFOR) - A 19-year-old student at Oklahoma State University has died after a hit-and-run incident Thursday morning.

The OSU and Stillwater Police Departments were called to the scene for an injury accident near Monroe Street and Cantwell Avenue just before 10 a.m. Thursday.

Stillwater Police say 19-year-old Gabrielle Claudia Long was crossing at the crosswalk when she was hit.

A short time later, OSU PD asked for information regarding a white, four-door 3/4 ton pickup, possibly a newer model Chevrolet last seen going northbound on Washington Avenue with driver's side front bumper damage.

Just before noon, investigators identified a person of interest, and by 12:35 p.m., 21-year-old Tyler Peters was in custody.

Then, around 3:30 p.m. Thursday, authorities announced Long had died.

In an email to students, OSU officials said Long was from Stillwater and pursuing a bachelor's of fine arts.

TJ Low with the Stillwater Police Department confirms Long was one of their officer's sister-in-law.

"I am heartbroken by the loss of a student this morning after a hit-and-run accident on North Monroe Street," wrote Dr. Kayse Shrum, President of OSU, on X (formerly known as Twitter). "On behalf of the Cowboy family, our thoughts and prayers are with the student's family, friends, classmates and professors. If you need support following this tragic event, know that OSU has many resources available to help you."

While a person of interest has been arrested, if you have any information, please call 405-744-6523, or use the chat feature on the Rave Guardian app. 

If you or someone you know needs help during this time, please reach out. Oklahoma State offers grief counseling at no cost for employees and students, as well as other important mental health resources. 

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