A devastating crash claimed the lives of two motorists on the Navajo Nation reservation in 2022, leaving behind a trail of heartache and grief for their loved ones.
On October 2, 2022, Sheldon Carlton Daye, 30, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, made the fatal decision to drive while impaired by alcohol. Despite knowing the risks he posed to others on the road, Daye failed to make safe choices, resulting in the tragic loss of two lives.
The horrific incident occurred on Highway 602 near Bread Springs, New Mexico, as Daye struck and killed two motorists who were stopped on the side of the highway changing a tire.
Daye will remain on conditions of release pending sentencing, which has not yet been scheduled. At sentencing, he faces up to 16 years in prison.
Upon his release from prison, Daye will be subject to up to three years of supervised release. The consequences of his actions will stay with him for a long time, a harsh reminder of the devastating consequences of drunk driving.
The investigation into this case was a collaborative effort between the Gallup Resident Agency of the FBI Albuquerque Field Office, the Navajo Police Department, and the Department of Criminal Investigations.
Assistant U.S. Attorneys Mark A. Probasco and Meg P. Tomlinson are prosecuting the case, working to ensure that justice is served and that those responsible for such heinous crimes face the full weight of the law.
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Key Facts
- State: New Mexico
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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