SAUKVILLE, Wis. — Dozens of community members gathered Monday evening in Saukville to honor Mailee Xiong Hang, who was killed three weeks ago when she was struck by a vehicle while loading groceries into her car at the local Walmart.
A prayer vigil took place in the same parking lot where the tragic incident occurred. Family members, friends and members of Hang's church came together to show support and call for justice.
"(She was) a beloved wife, a caring mother, a loving sister, a second mother, an aunt, a friend, a cherished member of the Hmong American community, here in Wisconsin and across the country," her sister Mai Xiong said. "She always told me how proud she was of me for standing up for others. And now that she's not able to stand up for herself, I will spend every waking moment of my life defending her and standing up for her."
Hang's relatives described how she touched people's lives through her social media presence, particularly her Facebook posts that documented her family's growth and milestones.
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"The reason why she had so many friends that are willing to show up from all over the world, the states, is because she was able to touch people through her beautiful photos by sharing the growth of her family," her son Sean Hang said. "Her family was her legacy, and so we're here again to fight for her."
The incident occurred when Hang was putting groceries into her vehicle and was struck by a driver attempting to pull into a parking space.
The Ozaukee County District Attorney's office has received the case referral from the Saukville Police Department. Officials say no charging decision has been made and none is expected until blood test results are returned.
"The Ozaukee County District Attorney’s Office has received a referral related to this fatal crash. The investigation is ongoing, and we are working closely with law enforcement. A charging decision is not likely until law enforcement receives blood test results from the Wisconsin Crime Lab."
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