Antonio Marques Mitchell, Involuntary Manslaughter, Oklahoma 2022

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma – Antonio Marques Mitchell, a 25-year-old from Oklahoma City, has been charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter in Indian Country, announced U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester.

On December 30, 2021, Mitchell was driving westbound on NW 16th St in Newcastle, Oklahoma, when he collided with another vehicle at the intersection of Highway 76 and NW 16th St. A witness told a 911 operator that Mitchell was smoking marijuana and that other witnesses also told police that Mitchell fled the scene of the collision after being asked for proof of insurance.

A sample of Mitchell’s blood tested positive for a combination of alcohol, amphetamine, and marijuana, according to an affidavit filed in support of the criminal complaint.

Minutes after leaving the scene of the first collision, Mitchell swerved into oncoming traffic and again collided with a second car while driving 80 mph eastbound on Highway 37 in a 55-mph zone. It is alleged that the driver of the second car died at the scene, as did Mitchell’s own passenger.

Mitchell was arrested on December 19, 2022, and appeared for his arraignment and a detention hearing this morning before U.S. Magistrate Judge Amanda Maxfield Green, who ordered Mitchell released on conditions pending further proceedings in the case.

According to the indictment, Mitchell caused the death of two people while in the commission of multiple misdemeanor offenses, including fleeing the scene of an accident and driving under the influence.

If found guilty, Mitchell faces a maximum potential penalty of 8 years in prison for each count and a fine of up to $250,000 for each count.

This case is in federal court because Mitchell is a citizen of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma and the alleged crime occurred within the boundaries of the Chickasaw Nation.

The public is reminded that these charges are merely allegations, and Mitchell is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

Reference is made to public filings for more information.

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