A Pryor man, Aaron Douglas Brixey, has been sentenced to 72 months in prison for involuntary manslaughter in Indian Country after causing a deadly car crash. The crash, which claimed the life of Matthew Gatewood, occurred in February 2025 and involved multiple accidents, including a hit-and-run.
Content Overview
| Topic | Description |
|---|---|
| Incident Details | Overview of the car crash and Brixey’s actions leading to the death of Matthew Gatewood. |
| Sentence and Legal Proceedings | The sentence handed down to Brixey and details about his supervised release. |
| Additional Charges | Information about a prior vehicle accident and pending charges. |
| Ongoing Legal Process | Brixey’s custody status and pending transfer to the U.S. Bureau of Prisons. |
Incident Details
In February 2025, Aaron Douglas Brixey caused a deadly multi-car accident. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Brixey was involved in a crash and then fled the scene. He later rear-ended a third car, killing Matthew Gatewood.
Officers apprehended Brixey after the second crash, and tests revealed his blood alcohol concentration (BAC) was more than twice the legal limit. Tragically, the crash resulted in Gatewood’s death.
Sentence and Legal Proceedings
Brixey was sentenced to 72 months (6 years) in prison for involuntary manslaughter in Indian Country, followed by three years of supervised release. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Oklahoma confirmed the sentence, and Brixey remains in custody while awaiting transfer to the U.S. Bureau of Prisons.
Additional Charges
Before the deadly crash, Brixey was involved in another vehicle accident in which two people were injured. Charges are still pending in the Cherokee Nation District Court related to this prior incident.
Ongoing Legal Process
At this time, Aaron Brixey remains in custody, awaiting his transfer to federal prison. His case is part of a larger legal process, and additional charges related to the prior accident will be addressed in the Cherokee Nation District Court.
