Broderrick Ramon Coggeshell, Involuntary Manslaughter, Arizona 2024

A tragic collision on the Navajo Nation left a family shattered and a community in mourning. Now, the man responsible for that devastating crash has been brought to justice. Broderrick Ramon Coggeshell, 38, of Chinle, Arizona, has been sentenced to nine years in prison for involuntary manslaughter and assault resulting in serious bodily injury.

According to court documents, on December 2022, Coggeshell crossed the center line of traffic while driving under the influence and collided with a vehicle occupied by three brothers, killing one and seriously injuring another. The victims, all members of the Navajo Nation, were left to pick up the pieces of their shattered lives.

Coggeshell, who also hails from the Navajo Nation, pleaded guilty to the charges on January 30, 2024. U.S. District Judge Michael T. Liburdi handed down the sentence, which includes three years of supervised release following Coggeshell's prison term.

The investigation was led by the Navajo Nation Criminal Investigations Division, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Kiyoko Patterson handling the prosecution.

The case serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of drunk driving and the devastating consequences that can follow. Coggeshell's actions will have a lasting impact on the victims' families, and it is only right that he faces the consequences of his actions.

Coggeshell's case is a stark reminder of the importance of road safety and the need for vigilance on our nation's roads. The Navajo Nation and the U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Arizona, have worked tirelessly to bring justice to the victims and their families.

For more information on the U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Arizona, please visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/az/. Follow the U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Arizona, on X at @USAO_AZ for the latest news.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-az/pr/drunk-driver-sentenced-nine-years-prison-involuntary-manslaughter-and-assault