A tragic vehicular incident in Oklahoma City on Monday afternoon resulted in the death of 36-year-old Talissa Doonkeen and critical injuries to an infant passenger. The Oklahoma City Police Department confirmed the fatality, with Doonkeen found deceased at the scene near Southeast 29th Street and I-35, according to FOX 25 News.
The Oklahoma City Police Department reported that Doonkeen was found passed out behind the wheel and, after being awakened by a bystander, drove off at high speed. She ran a red light and collided with another vehicle turning onto the I-35 Service Road. Drivers were advised of traffic delays and urged to find alternative routes, as reported by KFOR.
After a crash involving Doonkeen's vehicle, an infant was found in critical condition and taken to a hospital. The Department of Human Services was called to find a family member for the child. The driver of the other vehicle also survived, but details on their injuries were not immediately available. The Oklahoma City Police Department has not yet released information about the cause of the crash or the other individuals involved. The investigation is ongoing, as stated by KOCO 5 News.