Makayla Mitchell Killed in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on January 25, 2026 – Sledding Tragedy on Walker Avenue Leads to Murder and DUI Charges

On January 25, 2026, a late-night sledding incident in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma resulted in the death of Makayla Mitchell. The incident occurred around 11 p.m. on Walker Avenue near 81st Street, where Mitchell, 31, was riding a sled attached to a vehicle while accompanied by her nearly two-year-old daughter. According to authorities, the rope connecting the sled to the vehicle broke, leaving the sled stopped in the roadway.

Police reported that a second vehicle subsequently struck Mitchell. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Two individuals, identified as Angel Walzier, 22, and James Kirk, 24, were arrested and face charges including second-degree murder and aggravated DUI; Kirk also faces a child endangerment charge. Family members described Mitchell as devoted to her daughter and deeply valued within her community. A public fundraiser has been organized to assist with funeral expenses and to provide support for her child.