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A suspected drunk driver hit several people Monday during a Christmas parade on the Navajo Nation in Arizona, officials said.
The Navajo Police Department said officers responded around 5 p.m. after four people were struck by a reportedly drunk driver. The driver entered the parade route as bystanders waited for the parade to begin.
Police confirmed that “life was [lost] during this tragic event as the family gathered for this joyous occasion to brighten up the holiday season.
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Police confirmed that “life was [lost] during this tragic event as the family gathered for this joyous occasion to brighten up the holiday season. (Navajo Police Department)
Damage to vehicles and property was also reported.
The driver was arrested and transported to the local correctional department.
“A tragic event during the holidays can change someone’s life and hurt families across the Navajo Nation,” police wrote on Facebook. “If you see someone who may be impaired, take their keys, help them get home safely, or call your local Navajo Police Department.”
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The driver was arrested and transported to the local correctional department. (Navajo Font)
The incident remains under investigation. The FBI and the Navajo Department of Criminal Investigation are assisting Navajo police in the investigation.
Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren said those struck by the vehicle include a “juvenile” who remains in critical condition and a pregnant woman.
“This event was intended to bring joy, unity and a spirit of celebration to our community and is a time for families to come together and celebrate,” Nygren wrote on Facebook. “No one should have to experience tragedy during a season dedicated to love and togetherness.”
The FBI and the Navajo Department of Criminal Investigation are assisting Navajo police in the investigation. (Getty Images)
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Kayenta Township said “an accident occurred along Navajo Highway 591 near the Kayenta Rodeo Grounds.”
“Our primary concern is the well-being of those affected. We ask that you keep them and their families in your thoughts and prayers,” the community wrote on its Facebook page.
