Katana Richey, 13, and Hannah Quinn, 12, killed when 14-year-old driver flees police, crashes at 20th and Madison in Woodward, Oklahoma
Modified Date:
Sun, 10/30/2022 - 10:16amAccident Date:
Wednesday, August 9, 20172 juveniles killed in crash during Oklahoma police chase
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says a 12-year-old girl and a 13-year-old girl have died after the car they were riding in crashed while being pursued by police in western Oklahoma.
14-year-old driver crashes, kills two girls ages 12,13
"Hannah and her were supposed to be spending the night at my house. And then they snuck out of my house and met up with them at Wal-Mart," said Richey's dad, Jason Richey.
2 teenage girls die in crash during police pursuit in Woodward
The teenage driver is now being held in police custody and was in court Wednesday. His mother said he has a troubled past, which likely was the reason he didn’t stop the car.
UPDATED: 2 girls killed, 3 teens injured in crash following police pursuit in Woodward
The accident, which took place at the intersection of 20th and Madison in Woodward, happened at about 12:55 a.m., according to an OHP report.
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Type: Car Accident
Topics:
Accident Topics: Teenaged Drivers - Young Adult Drivers, Children/Minors Involved, High-Speed Chase, Ejected from Vehicle, Stolen VehiclePeople Involved:
Katana Richey
Hannah Quinn
Roadway:
20th and MadisonCity:
Woodward, OKCounty:
Woodward County, OKArea:
Oklahoma City, OK
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