A three day jury trial in Garvin County District Court last week concluded with William Antonio Miranda being found guilty on all counts in the involvement of a fatal DUI collision that killed two people and injured two others.

Killed in the accident were Christopher David Pierri, 41, and Makaila Hampton, 15, and left two individuals with life-altering injuries.

Evidence presented at trial showed on Oct. 4, 2024, Miranda was driving southbound on SH 77 when he crossed the center line for approximately 400 feet before colliding head-on with Pierri’s vehicle. Pierri was traveling northbound with three juvenile passengers.

Evidence in this case showed Miranda had been drinking earlier in the day after leaving a golf tournament fund-raiser and later went to a local bar, where he continued drinking. Investigators with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol Traffic Homicide Unit determined Miranda was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the collision. Testing showed Miranda had an alcohol content of 0.19.

Miranda was found guilty of two counts of murder in the second degree and two counts of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and causing a personal injury collision resulting in great bodily injury.

The jury recommended 50 years each on counts one and two and 20 years each on counts three and four.

During closing arguments, the prosecutor urged the jury to remember that each and every life is invaluable and that no sentence can put a price on the lives taken or the harm caused in this case.

“This case was not about vengeance or retribution. It was about justice, accountability and the lives forever changed by the defendant’s choices,” the prosecutor said.

“Cases involving impaired driving are some of the most devastating cases we see because they are preventable and can forever change the lives of families and communities,” District Attorney Jennifer Austin said.

“We continue to urge everyone to make safe and responsible decisions and to never drive under the influence.

“Our office appreciates everyone involved in this case for their time, service and commitment throughout this difficult trial,” she concluded

Formal sentencing is scheduled before Judge Leah Edwards August 3 at 1:30 p.m.