A 28-year-old Green Bay woman has been sentenced to 9 years in prison for her role in a deadly car crash on the Menominee Indian Reservation.
Ashley E. Kitchenakow, 28, pleaded guilty to vehicular manslaughter contrary to Title 18, United States Code, Sections 1112 and 1153, and recklessly endangering the safety of others by operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 1152 and 13, and Wisconsin Statutes Section 941.30(2).
On August 28, 2015, Kitchenakow lost control of the vehicle and hit a tree, causing the death of one passenger and serious injury to another. The crash occurred while Kitchenakow was driving on the Menominee Indian Reservation in Neopit, Wisconsin.
Kitchenakow had a history of operating while intoxicated, having been convicted multiple times prior to the fatal crash.
The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Menominee Tribal Police Department. Assistant United States Attorney William Roach prosecuted the case.
Kitchenakow was sentenced to 9 years in prison and 5 years of supervised release. The sentencing took place on July 11, 2016.
This case serves as a reminder of the dangers of driving under the influence and the consequences that can result from reckless behavior.
The Menominee Indian Reservation is a sovereign nation located in Wisconsin. The reservation is home to the Menominee Tribe, a federally recognized Native American tribe.
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Key Facts
- State: Wisconsin
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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