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Oklahoman NORMAN — The first exhibit in the murder trial over last year's Moore High School tragedy was Rachel Freeman's senior picture. The 17-year-old cross country runner was killed immediately when she was hit from behind by a red Ford pickup during a cool-down run on Feb. 3, 2020, on a sidewalk outside the school. The second exhibit was a photo of sophomore Yuridia Martinez, 16, holding a volleyball. She, too, was hit from behind in and died the next day. The third exhibit was a photo of senior Kolby Crum. The 18-year-old lasted 12 days after being hit in the head by the pickup's pas...

Testimony begins in murder trial for driver of pickup that struck Moore High School students Nolan Clay, Oklahoman Replay Video UP NEXT NORMAN — The first exhibit in the murder trial over last year's Moore High School tragedy was Rachel Freeman's senior picture. The 17-year-old cross country runner was killed immediately when she was hit from behind by a red Ford pickup during a cool-down run on Feb. 3, 2020, on a sidewalk outside the school. The second exhibit was a photo of sophomore Yuridia Martinez, 16, holding a volleyball. She, too, was hit from behind in and died t...

Construction is now complete at Moore High School’s Memorial Park. On February 3, 2020, a man, allegedly driving under the influence behind the wheel of a speeding truck, crashed into a group of Moore High School cross-country runners at nearly 80 mph. Yuridia Martinez, Kolby Crum and Rachel Freeman died after being hit. Three other students were injured.   Families of those immediately affected, Moore High School staff and students, emergency first responders, district and site leadership and memorial contributors gathered Wednesday evening for a dedication ceremony at the park. In a pl...

Wednesday, February 3rd 2021, 10:24 pm By: Erica Rankin MOORE, Okla. - On February 3, 2020 the community of Moore was turned upside down when an alleged drunk driver plowed through a group of cross-country runners. The truck that hit the students was going 80 mph, police said. “I mean in a very real sense a part of us is gone,” said Michael Freeman, the father of Rachel Freeman. “So, it has been adapting to that change.” When the truck hit the runners it killed three, Rachel Freeman, Kolby Crum and Yuridia Martinez. Four others were also injured in the incident. “God had other pla...

One year ago today, the community stood in disbelief as we watched the unimaginable in Moore – three high school cross country runners, Kolby Crum, Yuridia Martinez and Rachel Freeman were killed when they were hit by a driver.As we reflect on the anniversary, we remember their lives and legacies left behind.Feb. 3, 2020, is a day that is visibly etched into our community’s hearts. Just outside Moore High School, three beautiful, young lives were taken.There is still so much healing that needs to be done, but a memorial is being built and standing in the three runners’ honor.“Aft...