Ardmore Woman Dies in I-35 Accident

Victim fell from moving vehicle and was struck by multiple cars

Apr. 5, 2026 at 1:56pm

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A 19-year-old woman from Ardmore, Oklahoma died late Saturday night after falling from a moving vehicle on Interstate 35 in Murray County and being struck by multiple other cars.

Why it matters

This tragic incident highlights the dangers of unsafe behavior around high-speed highways and the need for greater driver and passenger safety awareness, especially among young people.

The details

According to Oklahoma state troopers, Lani Hicks was sitting in the front passenger window of a northbound vehicle on I-35 just before 11:30 PM when she fell out and was struck by multiple other vehicles. The driver of the vehicle, 19-year-old Mylie Campbell, also from Ardmore, and three other passengers were not injured.

  • The incident occurred late Saturday night around 11:30 PM on April 5, 2026.

The players

Lani Hicks

A 19-year-old woman from Ardmore, Oklahoma who died after falling from a moving vehicle on I-35.

Mylie Campbell

The 19-year-old Ardmore resident who was driving the vehicle Lani Hicks fell from.

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The takeaway

This tragic accident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of safe driving practices and passenger behavior, especially for young people, to prevent such devastating outcomes on our highways.