JENKS, Okla. — Jenks police arrested a 19-year-old man on complaints of manslaughter after they say he ran over and killed a woman who was helping his girlfriend get home.
Around 3 a.m. on Dec. 7, Eriyon Tecson was helping a woman get to a family member's house after the woman was left on the side of the road during an argument with her boyfriend.
Police are still investigating the incident and released partial details, but said a short time after the two women arrived at the home, 19-year-old Uriel Cazares Vega was there and ran over Tecson, killing her.
The police report says officers smelled alcohol on Vega's breath and asked him if he had been drinking. He said he had a Beatbox drink, but "felt fine." The officer said his speech was slurred and an empty Beatbox drink was found under the vehicle.
Vega was arrested for first-degree manslaughter and received a blood draw to test his Blood Alcohol Level. The results of that test are yet to be released.
Vega was booked and released on a $50,000 bond on Dec. 7.
JPD said Tecson was simply a good Samaritan who was trying to help another woman in need.
Tecson's family and friends say the same, calling her kindhearted, talented and destined for greatness.
"She would give the clothes off her back, and she was always trying to help other people," said Tecson's mom LaKeisha Stephens.
Stephens said she's still in shock over the tragedy.
"It was devastating. You never want to hear that your child has passed away," she said. "You're not supposed to bury your kids."
Eriyon's step-mom Traci Tecson spoke about the loss as well.
"When she walked into a room, you felt it. Her smile, and just the way she carried herself was just a breath of fresh air. We're going to miss her a lot," Traci said.
She impacted people outside of her family. Eriyon left her mark in local film, dance and theater. Paula Schneider worked with her in a recent performance.
"A lot of people have talent, but don't know how to use it. She used her talent to the best of her ability," Paula said. "To send her message, to share her passions, her faith, everything about her."
Eriyon's sister said she had just been given a lead role in a film and her sister inspired her love for dance.
"Dance is something we both shared a love for, so I'm definitely going to keep going for her," Kyari said.
She was also an actor with the World Stage Theatre Company where C. Andrew Nichols photographed her. He shared this post on Facebook about her legacy, saying she had a "heart bigger than any stage she walked on."
As for what's next, her family says they want Vega held accountable.
"Nothing will ever bring my child back, but I do want justice. I want him to be arrested and to pay for what he's done," said LaKeisha.
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