Local entrepreneur Jack McClung was killed Sunday by an automobile. He earned a reputation for his pain relief products, which he advertised with infomercials nationally. I'm told he donated millions to a favorite local church. He choose to live humbly in the same building he worked out of on 23rd Street. He was killed on his way back from a grocery run to Braum's. This is a tragic end to a life well lived. If you know anything about the incident please report it to OKC Crime Stoppers, 235-7300. Any vehicle with recent body damage should be considered suspicious. I will be updating this thread with future pedestrian and cyclist collisions as a way to draw attention to these crimes and hopefully get more prosecutions from the DA.

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Jack McClung, killed by driver while crossing the street

http://www.okctalk.com/current-events-open-topic/38237-jack-mcclung-killed.html

Why is any vehicle with recent damage to be considered suspicious?

The vehicle described in the media was black and red, a sedan and would be expected to have both windshield damage and a busted driver window.
That seems enough information to exclude the majority of vehicles in the metro. I'd hate for those looking for the driver who ran this man down and left the scene to waste even a minute time checking out yellow SUV's or any color mini van or trucks in general.

No to minimize the loss but I read he was not in a marked crosswalk so the vehicle was really only guilty of fleeing the scene unless some other illegal traffic action is uncovered during the investigation.

No to minimize the loss but I read he was not in a marked crosswalk so the vehicle was really only guilty of fleeing the scene unless some other illegal traffic action is uncovered during the investigation.

"only guilty of fleeing the scene" ?????? That's the worst thing a person could do. Stop, and maybe save his life. Drive away and crucial time passes and he dies. The RUN in "Hit & Run" is sometimes the death of the person. Not always, and maybe not in this case, but we shouldn't ever say "only guilty of fleeing the scene."

........wait......in my opinion!

Double post. Sorry.

No to minimize the loss but I read he was not in a marked crosswalk so the vehicle was really only guilty of fleeing the scene unless some other illegal traffic action is uncovered during the investigation.

Leaving the scene of a personal injury accident is a felony. An argument can be made for a felony murder charge but may be an issue of timing as the commission of the felony occurred after the accident that caused the death. Would need to look at the case law a little closer but I think it could be argued either way. Curious what Kevin, Hoya or any of the other JD's think.

Fleeing the scene is, as Jeep notes, a felony. depending on evidence developed, there may or may not be other charges that are felony level.

Unless the driver's conduct that led to striking the pedestrian can be treated as a felony, the non-intentional death resulting from the driver's conduct would likely end up being charged as involuntary manslaughter.

As always, charging decisions will rest with the DA office.

Generally in the past if the pedestrian is not in the cross walk and the driver is not committing a traffic infraction the fault lies with the jaywalking pedestrian. When not in a cross walk and you get hit the driver if they stop they most likely will not be and should not be charged. Oh and the driver is only required to stop. IIRC the felony murder rule has never been used in a case like this.

Why is any vehicle with recent damage to be considered suspicious?

My understanding is that the vehicle description was released shortly after my initial post.

Generally in the past if the pedestrian is not in the cross walk and the driver is not committing a traffic infraction the fault lies with the jaywalking pedestrian. When not in a cross walk and you get hit the driver if they stop they most likely will not be and should not be charged. Oh and the driver is only required to stop. IIRC the felony murder rule has never been used in a case like this.

Unless they were going 55 in a 35 mph zone. A manslaughter charge would go along with that speeding ticket. No crosswalk doesn't make it open season on pedestrians.

No to minimize the loss but I read he was not in a marked crosswalk so the vehicle was really only guilty of fleeing the scene unless some other illegal traffic action is uncovered during the investigation.

While he may not have crossed at an appropriate spot, there are a lot of places where it is expected and proper place for a pedestrian to cross the street is not marked as a crosswalk. You sound like you wanted him hit.

While he may not have crossed at an appropriate spot, there are a lot of places where it is expected and proper place for a pedestrian to cross the street is not marked as a crosswalk. You sound like you wanted him hit.
Sounds like me that the meaning was just that a pedestrian can be and often is at fault in an accident. That is a big leap to suggest that someone wanted him hit.

Pedestrians are at fault in many cases where they get hit Bicycles are even worse traffic scofflaws. I don't want anybody hit but if you are crossing mid-block aka jaywalking I will NOT feel sorry, or shed any tears if you do get hit.

Pedestrians are at fault in many cases where they get hit Bicycles are even worse traffic scofflaws. I don't want anybody hit but if you are crossing mid-block aka jaywalking I will NOT feel sorry, or shed any tears if you do get hit.

Wow. That's a big heart. It's not like jaywalking is akin to armed robbery. I imagine everyone here, including you, have "jaywalked" at one time or another. I think speeding automobiles and people not paying attention while they're driving are far more of a safety hazard versus somebody "jaywalking." But, you'd shed no tears if one got hit?

Are you a police officer?

Pedestrians are at fault in many cases where they get hit Bicycles are even worse traffic scofflaws. I don't want anybody hit but if you are crossing mid-block aka jaywalking I will NOT feel sorry, or shed any tears if you do get hit.

The closest crosswalk to that Braum's is about a 1/4 mile west at Meridian. The next closest to the east is at Portland, and Ann Arbor to the west. There are a lot of residences and a lot of businesses on both sides of 23rd St. in that 1-1/2 mile stretch. Where are the pedestrians supposed to cross 23rd?.

I imagine everyone here, including you, have "jaywalked" at one time or another.

You bet but I paid attention and did not have my head up my keister when I did so. If you pay attention it can be done w/o getting yourself squashed. And no I do not have much sympathy for folks who contribute to their own bad situation.

I jaywalk all the time here.... but I don't run in front of traffic. I see jaywalking on a regular basis, but booooooooooy if you do that in SanFran, they'll get you for it. I've done in front of cops here and they didn't care. Hell, I've seen them do it!

You bet but I paid attention and did not have my head up my keister when I did so. If you pay attention it can be done w/o getting yourself squashed. And no I do not have much sympathy for folks who contribute to their own bad situation.

Well, we can all hope to be so perfect, by the book, and mistake free. It cost this man his life, so I guess he just got what he deserved? He was 79.

You bet but I paid attention and did not have my head up my keister when I did so. If you pay attention it can be done w/o getting yourself squashed. And no I do not have much sympathy for folks who contribute to their own bad situation.

a 79 year old man was struck and killed by someone who didn't have the common courtesy to even stop. I am beside myself at your response. the guy who killed him was 21 years old

Arrest made in hit-and-run death of Oklahoma City inventor Jack McClung | News OK (http://newsok.com/arrest-made-in-hit-and-run-death-of-oklahoma-city-inventor-jack-mcclung/article/4958960#)!

The age of the idiot and the age of the driver has no bearing to intelligent and educated folks. If you are a jaywalker and get creamed you are a Darwin Award winner nothing more or less. The fact he invented something that a minority consider a cure and many consider a FRAUD means nothing. He is nothing more than another pedestrian that got smacked. The term road debris comes to mind.

The age of the idiot and the age of the driver has no bearing to intelligent and educated folks. If you are a jaywalker and get creamed you are a Darwin Award winner nothing more or less. The fact he invented something that a minority consider a cure and many consider a FRAUD means nothing. He is nothing more than another pedestrian that got smacked. The term road debris comes to mind.

Of all my time here at OKCTalk, I don't think I've ever read a post that is as disrespectful and horrible as this.

I jaywalk all the time here.... but I don't run in front of traffic. I see jaywalking on a regular basis, but booooooooooy if you do that in SanFran, they'll get you for it. I've done in front of cops here and they didn't care. Hell, I've seen them do it!

Actually, lots of people in OKC get jaywalking tickets (and its not cheap). Also tickets for walking the wrong way on the side of the road. I see them in the reports on a very regular basis.

The age of the idiot and the age of the driver has no bearing to intelligent and educated folks. If you are a jaywalker and get creamed you are a Darwin Award winner nothing more or less. The fact he invented something that a minority consider a cure and many consider a FRAUD means nothing. He is nothing more than another pedestrian that got smacked. The term road debris comes to mind.maaaaaaan... I hope none of his family ever reads this...

That's a little harsh Mustang.... :/

Actually, lots of people in OKC get jaywalking tickets (and its not cheap). Also tickets for walking the wrong way on the side of the road. I see them in the reports on a very regular basis.What do you mean walking the wrong way on the road? On the actual road itself or the sidewalks? I thought it was illegal to walk along roads and highways period.

Of all my time here at OKCTalk, I don't think I've ever read a post that is as disrespectful and horrible as this.

Its that anti-humanity forcefield one often gets when they are anonymously posting on the Internet and not having to actually make eye-contact with someone.

What do you mean walking the wrong way on the road? On the actual road itself or the sidewalks? I thought it was illegal to walk along roads and highways period.

Walking on say the grass in the city's right-of-way.

Walking on say the grass in the city's right-of-way.

One walks against the flow of traffic, right, on the grass? Not below the curb? I see a few joggers going against the traffic, but running in that ubiquitous strip of "gutter"; is that illegal? I know bicycles are to ride WITH traffic, as they ARE traffic, and I still see the odd few going against the grain.

Its very good to see an arrest made. Jack was an acquaintance of the family. As can been seen by the discussion in this thread, not every driver values human life. With a little cooperation in solving these hit and runs, this city can be made a lot safer for pedestrians.

One walks against the flow of traffic, right, on the grass? Not below the curb? I see a few joggers going against the traffic, but running in that ubiquitous strip of "gutter"; is that illegal? I know bicycles are to ride WITH traffic, as they ARE traffic, and I still see the odd few going against the grain.

Where a sidewalk is not present, you are to walk facing traffic.

I get SOOOOOO annoyed by the cyclists that ride facing traffic. If you say anything they swear the law says they are supposed to peddle that way.

Police worked a pedestrian collision around midnight last night at NW 24th and Classen. Vehicles with newly broken windshields in the area should be considered suspicious because broken glass was found at the scene. No further details are available.

One walks against the flow of traffic, right, on the grass? Not below the curb? I see a few joggers going against the traffic, but running in that ubiquitous strip of "gutter"; is that illegal? I know bicycles are to ride WITH traffic, as they ARE traffic, and I still see the odd few going against the grain.

The law for pedestrians on Oklahoma's highways is - "Where sidewalks are not provided, any pedestrian walking along and upon a highway shall, when practicable, walk only on the left side of the roadway or its shoulder facing traffic, which may approach from the opposite direction and shall yield to approaching vehicles."

I am not sure if that apply to city streets as well.

The law for pedestrians on Oklahoma's highways is - "Where sidewalks are not provided, any pedestrian walking along and upon a highway shall, when practicable, walk only on the left side of the roadway or its shoulder facing traffic, which may approach from the opposite direction and shall yield to approaching vehicles."

I am not sure if that apply to city streets as well.

Its does - as I see this pedestrian violation on a regular basis in the OKC Municipal Court ticket audit.

The closest crosswalk to that Braum's is about a 1/4 mile west at Meridian. The next closest to the east is at Portland, and Ann Arbor to the west. There are a lot of residences and a lot of businesses on both sides of 23rd St. in that 1-1/2 mile stretch. Where are the pedestrians supposed to cross 23rd?.

As someone who lives in the area, I agree with your theme, but there is a crosswalk with a light at 23rd and Utah, which is about a block to the east of Braum's.

As someone who lives in the area, I agree with your theme, but there is a crosswalk with a light at 23rd and Utah, which is about a block to the east of Braum's.

Your right. I forgot about Utah, which is still another 1/4 mile to the east. I stand corrected.

On those days when I make the (estimated) half-mile walk from the house to the nearest bus stop and arrive at the corner of Penn and Hefner (the place where the sidewalk--only on the other side of Pennsylvania--ends, I also walk half a block out of my way so I have half a chance to cross Hefner. Since there isn't an official Safe Crossing Pedestrian button at the intersection, one at least has the painted stripes designating an "island" involved in creating a turn lane as a sanctuary of sorts to get to the other side of the road. Some might call this "jaywalking" but the Village Police have observed me doing this on several occasions and have never made a fuss about it.

I honestly thought that official "common law" (or at least the rumor, thereof) said that vehicles ALWAYS had to yield to pedestrians (if at all possible). I know that I do. Even if it pisses me off sometimes. Please be advised that I do not brake for squirrels.

So we should yield to the person that's walking in the street at 5:15 PM, on May Avenue (or MacArthur, or whatever main 4-lane road you choose) even when there's 10 feet of grass they can walk on right next to them? Probably, but they're still idiots for not walking on the grass and staying out of the road during heavy traffic.

So we should yield to the person that's walking in the street at 5:15 PM, on May Avenue (or MacArthur, or whatever main 4-lane road you choose) even when there's 10 feet of grass they can walk on right next to them? Probably, but they're still idiots for not walking on the grass and staying out of the road during heavy traffic.

Yes, you should, because it's called respect for humanity.

Drivers are to yield to pedestrians even if the pedestrian is outside a crosswalk if that is the last best chance to avoid a collision. It's a factual question as to whether any collusion was avoidable. Drivers can't just run over people who are jaywalking if they can avoid it.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Code of Ordinances >> - OKLAHOMA CITY MUNICIPAL CODE, 2010 >> Chapter 32 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC >> ARTICLE XIII. PEDESTRIANS >>

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§ 32-451. Pedestrians subject to traffic control signals.

§ 32-452. Pedestrians' right-of-way in crosswalk.

§ 32-453. Pedestrians to use right half of crosswalk.

§ 32-454. Crossing at right angles to curb required.

§ 32-455. When pedestrians must yield right-of-way.

§ 32-456. Obedience of pedestrians to bridge and railroad signals.

§ 32-457. Pedestrians walking along roadways.

§ 32-458. Pedestrians soliciting rides, business or donations from vehicle occupants.

§ 32-459. Drivers to exercise due care.

§§ 32-460—32-475. Reserved.

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The only thing we know for sure is that he was hit and the driver didn't stop. That is a crime.

I would bet good money to say the driver was also speeding based on his age and the type of car he was driving, but that would be me sterotyping.

However, it also wouldn't be the first time a pedestrian was dumb enough to walk out in front of the car without looking and the driver didn't notice them. A driver isn't looking for "Traffic" coming from the side of a road. If it happen at night and the pedestrian was wearing a dark shirt and it would be even more difficult to notice them.

Yes, you should, because it's called respect for humanity.

Yeah, I know, but if they don't have enough respect for themselves (and the traffic) to not walk in the street along main thoroughfares while there are hundreds, if not thousands of cars going by them, and they can walk on the grass, I don't have a lot of respect for them. I know pedestrians have the upper hand, theoretically, along with bicyclists (I have the same problem with them, it's their right to cycle out in traffic, but I would never do it on May Avenue during rush hour, that's just stoooooopid), but damn, be smart and just get out of the street, don't FUBAR traffic for blocks with people trying to get around you and possibly get yourself hit and injured/killed, just get up on the grass...

The only thing we know for sure is that he was hit and the driver didn't stop. That is a crime.

I would bet good money to say the driver was also speeding based on his age and the type of car he was driving, but that would be me sterotyping.

However, it also wouldn't be the first time a pedestrian was dumb enough to walk out in front of the car without looking and the driver didn't notice them. A driver isn't looking for "Traffic" coming from the side of a road. If it happen at night and the pedestrian was wearing a dark shirt and it would be even more difficult to notice them.

I came closer than I ever have and ever want to hitting some teens on Northwest Expressway at Wilshire the other day. I right turned on red onto completely clear eastbound lanes every direction and mashed the Tesla go quickly pedal just as three kids cut between stopped cars headed westbound about 6 - 10 cars east of the intersection, running into the same lanes I was accelerating into. Two of them stopped and backed up with arms windmilling, one kept running all the way across. I darn sure wasn't looking for people to come from there. He made it. I reacted quickly enough he was able to. Regenerative breaking when I got off the pedal probably helped.

We had a problem near where I used to live of groups of kids deliberately sauntering in front of cars, forcing them to swerve or stop. Then they'd just stand there laughing at the driver. This went on for months. One icy morning on the way to work they did that and I hit the brakes. Car kept going and went into a sideways skid. Seeing those kids squeal and scatter was worth the months of aggravation. Thank god no one got hurt.

Is "Street Theater" illegal in Oklahoma? For example...you are at a corner, sitting on a curb, next to a storm drain, with a fishing pole in your hand and a bucket of fish next to ya...just kicking back enjoying the early morning.

Will the Police give you a ticket for doing that?

Is "Street Theater" illegal in Oklahoma? For example...you are at a corner, sitting on a curb, next to a storm drain, with a fishing pole in your hand and a bucket of fish next to ya...just kicking back enjoying the early morning.

well... now i know what i'm doing this weekend. -M

Jack McClung Obituary: View Jack McClung's Obituary by The Oklahoman (http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/oklahoman/obituary.aspx?n=Jack-McClung&pid=171460202)

Is "Street Theater" illegal in Oklahoma? For example...you are at a corner, sitting on a curb, next to a storm drain, with a fishing pole in your hand and a bucket of fish next to ya...just kicking back enjoying the early morning.

Will the Police give you a ticket for doing that?

Like this? Probably.


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Jack McClung Obituary: View Jack McClung's Obituary by The Oklahoman (http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/oklahoman/obituary.aspx?n=Jack-McClung&pid=171460202)

I wonder why it didn't run in The Oklahoman? Here is his obituary from the Lawton Constitution:
Jack McClung | The Lawton Constitution (http://www.swoknews.com/obituaries/jack-mcclung)

Easier to read here though, at the funeral home site:
http://www.beckerfuneral.com/sitemaker/sites/becker0/obit.cgi?user=1342928McClung

12 Grandchildren.

mkjeeves...That was a whole different kind of fish floppin in that road.

I came closer than I ever have and ever want to hitting some teens on Northwest Expressway at Wilshire the other day. I right turned on red onto completely clear eastbound lanes every direction and mashed the Tesla go quickly pedal just as three kids cut between stopped cars headed westbound about 6 - 10 cars east of the intersection, running into the same lanes I was accelerating into. Two of them stopped and backed up with arms windmilling, one kept running all the way across. I darn sure wasn't looking for people to come from there. He made it. I reacted quickly enough he was able to. Regenerative breaking when I got off the pedal probably helped.

Subtle integration of the humble brag! Well done!

;)

I wonder why it didn't run in The Oklahoman?You are aware, are you not, that The Oklahoman charges the family advertising rates for those obits? Back in the day, they used to run for free; on the rewrite desk I wrote dozens, probably hundreds, of them. But not any more.

My best guess is that the family didn't pay for this one, but the newsworthiness of it got a shorter one in anyway. And at Lawton, obits are still probably considered news rather than ads...

Subtle integration of the humble brag! Well done!

;)

Well...it is part of the story. It's possible they might have seen me make the turn and then completely misjudged the acceleration. (Of course, when you aren't jay-running, those calcs on the fly aren't much of an issue.) I could see the headline and resulting talk talk: Teens Run Down by Silent Supercar. <shudder>

You are aware, are you not, that The Oklahoman charges the family advertising rates for those obits? Back in the day, they used to run for free; on the rewrite desk I wrote dozens, probably hundreds, of them. But not any more.

My best guess is that the family didn't pay for this one, but the newsworthiness of it got a shorter one in anyway. And at Lawton, obits are still probably considered news rather than ads...

Good point, Jim. Yes, unfortunately, I'm all too aware of their rates for obits. Sadly, I've had to write too many.

Good point, Jim. Yes, unfortunately, I'm all too aware of their rates for obits. Sadly, I've had to write too many.

How much does it cost to place an "Obit" or an "In Memoriam" at The Oklahoman?

How much does it cost to place an "Obit" or an "In Memoriam" at The Oklahoman?

It isn't cheap.................

"Obituaries in The Oklahoman and NewsOK.com are paid tributes to celebrate an individual’s life. The family frequently includes complete funeral, memorial service information, family receptions and place of burial as well as their preferences for condolences and memorial contributions or donations.

In-Memoriams are placed by family members who wish to reflect on times shared and memories made. Family members schedule remembrances of their deceased loved ones to run on specific dates such as birth date, holidays, or anniversary of death.

Line rate: $6.02 per line/ per day

When you use this service to place your obituary, receive a 25% discount on additional days that run consecutively after the initial daily rate’s line rate of $6.02 per line. Additional days will calculate the discount at $4.52 per line/per day.

Characters per line under the formatted heading of name, life span and city of residence is approximately 26.

A text-wrapped photo of the deceased adds approximately 8 lines and the larger, top-seated photo 13 lines to the one column format and is published in black and white in print and in full color online.

A selection from a gallery of graphics adds up to 4 lines."

Thank you, Achilleslastand.

It isn't cheap.................

"Obituaries in The Oklahoman and NewsOK.com are paid tributes to celebrate an individual’s life. The family frequently includes complete funeral, memorial service information, family receptions and place of burial as well as their preferences for condolences and memorial contributions or donations.

In-Memoriams are placed by family members who wish to reflect on times shared and memories made. Family members schedule remembrances of their deceased loved ones to run on specific dates such as birth date, holidays, or anniversary of death.

Line rate: $6.02 per line/ per day

When you use this service to place your obituary, receive a 25% discount on additional days that run consecutively after the initial daily rate’s line rate of $6.02 per line. Additional days will calculate the discount at $4.52 per line/per day.

Characters per line under the formatted heading of name, life span and city of residence is approximately 26.

A text-wrapped photo of the deceased adds approximately 8 lines and the larger, top-seated photo 13 lines to the one column format and is published in black and white in print and in full color online.

A selection from a gallery of graphics adds up to 4 lines."

This just comes across as crass, but I'm sure the obits are among the most profitable sections.

Three year old killed at McDonalds at Council and Expressway (http://www.okcfox.com/story/25978317/child-hit-and-killed-in-nw-oklahoma-city-mcdonalds-parking-lot). A driver of a black SUV killed a 3 year old boy in the parking lot of the fast food chain. District Attorney David Prater has not decided whether to file charges against the driver yet. The driver claims he was distracted.

As an update, Attorney General David Prater has decided not to press charges against the driver in the incident, a woman in her twenties. He is pictured below.
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