SAN CARLOS, Ariz. — A 32-year-old woman has been arrested and booked on a total of 46 criminal counts following a violent chain of wrecks on the San Carlos Apache reservation that left a pedestrian struck and a house severely damaged, authorities said.
What happened
San Carlos Apache Police Department investigators say the series of collisions began late on July 11 on White Mountain Avenue when the driver, identified by police as Ashley Nosie, struck a pedestrian with a pickup truck. Rather than remain at the scene, officers say the driver fled, went off the roadway and crashed the vehicle directly into a nearby home.
The impact caused heavy structural damage and left at least one occupant of the residence with serious injuries requiring advanced medical care. Several children were inside the home when the truck struck it; police say miraculously none of the children were hurt. The driver and a passenger in the pickup also sustained injuries in the sequence of collisions.
Charges and allegations
Prosecutors have filed a large slate of charges stemming from what they describe as reckless and dangerous conduct toward people in the neighborhood and inside the home. The formal allegations include counts related to driving under the influence, leaving the scene of an accident and numerous counts of assault and endangerment.
| Allegation type | Number of counts |
|---|---|
| Endangerment | 15 |
| Endangering welfare of a minor | 7 |
| Aggravated assault | 6 |
| Assault | 5 |
| Battery | 5 |
| Other counts (threatening, aggravated criminal damage, DUI, fleeing) | 8 |
The tally reaches 46 counts in all, according to the San Carlos Apache Police Department.
"The Criminal Investigations Division continues to investigate this incident. The San Carlos Apache Police Department remains committed to protecting the community. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law."
Local impact and context
The crash shook residents on a tight-knit tribal community where vehicular crashes into homes are rare but carry high risk, especially when children are present. The case underscores broader concerns about impaired driving on rural roads across Arizona, where long distances and limited lighting can make crashes more lethal.
Investigators said the case remains active and withheld some identifying details as they continue collection of evidence and witness statements. No court filings with detailed charging documents were released at the time authorities announced the arrest.
- Incident date: July 11
- Location: White Mountain Avenue, San Carlos Apache reservation
- Defendant: Ashley Nosie, 32
The next steps in the case will unfold in the tribal or county justice system as prosecutors decide on formal presentation of evidence and potential arraignment dates.
