On July 4, 2024, Wheaton was allegedly involved in a fatal car crash on the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, California, resulting in the death of 44-year-old rideshare driver Martin Okeke. Authorities report that after attending an event at Nobu Malibu, Wheaton’s 2019 Mercedes-Benz crossed the center median and collided head-on with Okeke’s 2020 Cadillac SUV.
Following a months-long investigation, Wheaton, 33, surrendered to the Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station on February 24, 2025. She was booked on charges including gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and DUI causing bodily injury. Wheaton posted a $250,000 bond and was released later that day.
n December 2024, Okeke’s family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Wheaton, alleging she was “severely intoxicated and impaired” at the time of the crash. The lawsuit also names Nobu Malibu and associated parties, claiming the event proceeded without proper permits, despite being denied by Malibu officials due to safety concerns.
If convicted of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, Wheaton could face up to ten years in prison. The case remains under investigation
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