A Gore woman is facing two felony charges nearly nine months after a head-on collision on U.S. Highway 100 claimed the lives of two motorcyclists in Sequoyah County.
According to an affidavit filed Feb. 13 in Sequoyah County District Court, Rhonda S. Eagle, 33, of Gore, has been charged with two counts of first-degree manslaughter – automobile in connection with the May 17, 2025, crash that killed Chadrick Hornback, 49, and Rachel Fox, 41, both of Gore.
The fatal collision occurred at around 1:47 p.m. on Hwy. 100 near South 4490 Road.
Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) Troopers responded to the scene and found a blue 2005 Ford Mustang with severe front-end damage and an overturned 2009 Harley-Davidson motorcycle, both resting on the north side of the highway.
Investigators determined the Mustang, driven by Eagle, was traveling eastbound when it failed to negotiate a right-hand curve, crossed the centerline and entered the westbound lane, striking the motorcycle head-on.
Hornback was operating the Harley-Davidson westbound and Fox was riding as a passenger. Both Hornback and Fox were pronounced dead at the scene.
OHP Troopers documented skid marks beginning in the westbound lane and leading to the Mustang’s final resting position.
According to the affidavit, crash data downloaded from the Mustang’s powertrain control module indicated the vehicle was traveling around 48 miles per hour two-tenths of a second before impact.
The brake switch was listed as “on” at that time.
During an interview with investigators, Eagle stated she had been babysitting earlier in the day and was driving to a friend’s house to run errands.
She told troopers she glanced at her incar clock and when she looked back up, saw the motorcycle but did not have time to react before the collision.
Authorities reported that Tramadol and its metabolite, N-Desmethyltramadol, were detected in Eagle’s blood.
The affidavit also notes she was administered fentanyl by EMS personnel at the scene following the crash.
An autopsy conducted by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner determined the probable cause of death for both Hornback and Fox was multiple blunt force injuries sustained in the collision.
Toxicology results showed no ethyl alcohol detected in Hornback’s blood, though cannabinoids were reportedly detected but not confirmed.
No alcohol was indicated as a contributing factor for the victims.
Investigators concluded Eagle allegedly failed to devote full time and attention to driving, did not maintain her lane and traveled left of center into oncoming traffic while operating a vehicle with medication present in her system.
Court records show prosecutors requested a warrant for her arrest on Feb. 13, which was executed on Feb. 17.
Eagle received a $10,000 bond and is now set for a March 4 arraignment in Sequoyah County District Court before Associate District Judge Kyle Waters.
If convicted, Eagle could face significant prison time under Oklahoma law for each charge.
District Attorney Jack Thorp said each charge is punishable by imprisonment for not less than four years, if convicted.
