Saukville Walmart death leaves family urging prosecutors to act

Saukville Walmart death leaves family urging prosecutors to act

The family of Mai Lee Hang, killed at a Saukville Walmart, is calling for charges against the driver as prosecutors continue reviewing the case with no timeline for a decision.

SAUKVILLE, Wis. - The family of a woman struck and killed by a pickup truck in a Saukville Walmart parking lot is urging the Ozaukee County District Attorney’s Office to file charges, saying the wait for a decision has gone on too long.

What we know:

It has been three weeks since 50-year-old Mai Lee Hang was hit while walking into the store to buy groceries. Police say the 74-year-old driver told officers she was trying to pull into a handicap spot when she accidentally stepped on the gas instead of the brake, driving through a walkway and into the next aisle, where she hit Hang.

Hang was taken to a hospital and later died.

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The driver was never arrested, and police say she has been cooperative throughout the investigation.

Hang’s sister, Michigan legislator Mai Xiong, says Hang was like a second mother. She said the lack of a charging decision is devastating for their family and believes the crash should lead to criminal consequences.

What they're saying:

"We want answers. I believe my family and I, we believe that this driver needs to be charged with negligence," Xiong said. "Multiple vehicles damaged, property on site, a shopping cart completely flattened. The pole was knocked down." 

Xiong says she will continue demanding charges until a decision is made. 

What's next:

The Ozaukee County District Attorney’s Office told FOX6 the case is under review, but it’s unclear how long that process will take.