Star Shells, 28, killed in collision with fleeing driver Wacey Mikles, 38, at 16th and MLK in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Modified Date:
Thu, 07/06/2023 - 8:02amAccident Date:
Monday, May 24, 2021
Pregnant mom killed after suspect crashes into her car during Oklahoma police chase
A GoFundMe page has been set up to help Star Shells' family with funeral expenses. Anyone who would like to donate can do so here.
Family, friends gather for vigil in memory of pregnant mother killed in crash in northeast OKC
The vigil for Star Shells, an innocent victim, was held near Northeast 16th Street and Martin Luther King Avenue, where the deadly collision occurred.
Oklahoma City police release report on police chase crash that resulted in death of local mother
The collision report states that Mikles was attempting to elude officers, heading south in the inside lane of North Martin Luther King, approaching a red light at Northeast 16th Street.
Family of pregnant woman killed in crash during police chase sues Oklahoma City Police Department
In the newly filed lawsuit, Shells’ mother and the father of her unborn child claim officers engaged in a “negligent, grossly negligent and reckless and improper police chase.”
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What every family needs to know about Oklahoma City wrongful death claims
When someone is killed in a car, truck, bicycle, pedestrian, or other kind of accident, family members left behind must cope with the tragedy as best they can. Many important decisions need to be made, and a wrongful death claim needs to be filed. An experienced Oklahoma City injury attorney can help.
In Oklahoma City, a claim can be filed only by specific family members, but there are strict requirements and deadlines that must be met. It is critical to talk with a Oklahoma City wrongful death attorney to get the information and advice needed to move forward.
Type: Car Accident
Topics:
Stolen VehiclePeople Involved:
Star Shells
Wacey Mikles
Roadway:
16th and MLKCity:
Oklahoma City, OKCounty:
Oklahoma County, OKArea:
Oklahoma City, OK
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