Multiple people, including pregnant woman, struck by alleged drunk driver at Navajo Nation Christmas parade

An alleged drunk operator struck aggregate radical astatine a Christmas parade connected the Navajo Nation successful Arizona connected Monday, according to officials.

The Navajo Police Department said officers responded astatine astir 5 p.m. aft 4 radical were struck by a operator who was allegedly intoxicated. The operator drove into the parade way arsenic bystanders were waiting for it to start.

Police confirmed "life was [lost] during this tragic lawsuit arsenic household gathered for this joyous juncture to brighten the vacation season."

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Police confirmed "life was [lost] during this tragic lawsuit arsenic household gathered for this joyous juncture to brighten the vacation season." (Navajo Police Department)

Damages to vehicles and spot were besides reported.

The operator was arrested and transported to the section Department of Corrections.

"A tragic lawsuit during the holidays tin alteration someone’s beingness and wounded families crossed the Navajo Nation," constabulary wrote connected Facebook. "If you spot idiosyncratic who whitethorn beryllium impaired, instrumentality their keys, assistance them get location safely, oregon telephone your section Navajo Police Department."

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The operator was arrested and transported to the section Department of Corrections. (Navajo Police)

The incidental remains nether investigation. The FBI and the Navajo Department of Criminal Investigation are assisting Navajo constabulary successful the investigation.

Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren said the radical deed by the conveyance see a "young person" who remains successful captious information and a large woman.

"This lawsuit was meant to bring joy, unity, and vacation tone to our community—and is simply a clip for families to travel unneurotic and celebrate," Nygren wrote connected Facebook. "No 1 should person to acquisition calamity during a play meant for emotion and togetherness."

The FBI and the Navajo Department of Criminal Investigation are assisting Navajo Police successful the investigation. (Getty Images)

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Kayenta Township said "an mishap occurred on Navajo Route 591 adjacent the Kayenta Rodeo Grounds."

"Our superior interest is the well-being of those affected. We inquire that you support them and their families successful your thoughts and prayers," the assemblage wrote connected its Facebook page.