US EditionNavajo police arrest suspected drunken driver after deadly crash ahead of Christmas parade
A suspected intoxicated driver struck four bystanders at the Kayenta Christmas Night Parade, killing one and critically injuring a child, Navajo Nation police said.
- In Kayenta, Navajo police say a suspected drunken driver entered the parade route just after 5 p.m. Monday, December 22, 2025, striking bystanders and prompting an arrest.
- Despite the Navajo Nation's alcohol prohibition, arrests for DUI continue as the Navajo Police Department Kayenta District said the allegedly intoxicated driver accessed the parade route with officers patrolling.
- The Navajo Police Department said federal and tribal investigators are involved, with four people struck and several parked vehicles and nearby property damaged.
- Community leaders urged vigilance against drinking and driving after the crash, with Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren asking to `Please pray for the victims, their families, and everyone impacted by this devastating incident` and a GoFundMe set up Tuesday to support the family.
- The Navajo Police Department says the investigation remains active, no names have been released, and officials promised to provide updates as more verified information becomes available.
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1 Killed, Several Others Injured After Suspected Drunk Driver Plows into Ariz. Christmas Parade Crowd
The Navajo Nation president said a child is in critical condition and a pregnant woman was among those struck in Kayenta, Ariz. Navajo Police Department/FacebookNEED TO KNOWOne person was killed and several others were injured at a Christmas parade in Kayenta, Ariz.Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren said a child is in critical condition and a pregnant woman was among those struckThe driver was arrested, and authorities have not identified the su…
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Navajo police arrest suspected drunken driver after deadly crash ahead of Christmas parade
Navajo Nation police said a suspected drunken driver struck bystanders who were waiting for a Christmas parade to start, killing one and injuring three others.
Tragedy Strikes Navajo Nation Christmas Parade as Suspected Drunk Driver Plows Into Crowd
A Christmas parade meant to spread holiday cheer in northern Arizona turned tragic Monday evening when an allegedly intoxicated driver drove into a crowd in Kayenta, a small community on the Navajo Nation. According to the Navajo Police Department, the crash occurred around 5:10 p.m., when a vehicle entered the parade route and struck four people. Authorities confirmed that at least one person was… Source
Multiple people, including pregnant woman, struck by alleged drunk driver at Navajo Nation Christmas parade
An alleged drunk driver struck multiple people at a Christmas parade on the Navajo Nation in Arizona on Monday, according to officials.The Navajo Police Department said officers responded at about 5 p.m. after four people were struck by a driver who was allegedly intoxicated. The driver drove into the parade route as bystanders were waiting for it to start.Police confirmed "life was [lost] during this tragic event as family gathered for this joy…
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