Kiya Laural Joyce Johnson : Woman Found Guilty in Double-Fatal Crash

Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. Pine County double-fatal crash conviction
2. Woman guilty in Pine County crash case

Anastasia Nicole Nelson, a 21-year-old woman from Park Rapids, has been found guilty of all charges in connection to a Pine County crash in 2022 that resulted in the deaths of two individuals and injuries to two others. Nelson was convicted of two counts of criminal vehicular homicide and two counts of criminal vehicular operation, with two of the homicide charges involving a blood alcohol concentration of at least .08 within two hours of driving. The crash occurred in October 2022, and Nelson is scheduled for sentencing on August 1, 2024. She faces a maximum of 50 years in prison and a $100,000 fine for her actions.

Tragic Pine County Crash Leads to Guilty Verdict for Park Rapids Woman

In a devastating turn of events in Pine County, a Park Rapids woman has been found guilty on all charges related to a fatal crash that occurred in 2022. Anastasia Nicole Nelson, 21, was convicted by a jury of two counts of criminal vehicular homicide and two counts of criminal vehicular operation, with two of the charges involving a blood alcohol concentration of at least .08 within two hours of driving.

Details of the Incident

The tragic incident took place in the early hours of Oct. 15, 2022, at the intersection of Pokegama Lake Road and Fairway Road SW. The crash resulted in the deaths of two individuals, 20-year-old Kiya Laural Joyce Johnson and 18-year-old Deandre Thomas Foss Sydney. Another 18-year-old man suffered serious injuries and had to be airlifted to North Memorial Hospital.

After the crash, Nelson reportedly went to a nearby residence and informed the homeowner about the incident, mentioning that she had been drinking at a party. She revealed that three people were involved in the crash, with only one of them responsive when she left the scene.

Chilling Discovery

When authorities arrived at the scene, they found disturbing evidence of the impact of the crash. One of the deceased individuals was partially decapitated, and a part of their head was found about 30 feet away from the vehicle. Deputies also discovered tire tracks leading to a fiber optics box, a power pole support cable, and ultimately a large tree where human remains and glass fragments were lodged.

Legal Ramifications

Nelson’s blood alcohol test revealed a percentage of 0.09, indicating that she was over the legal limit at the time of the crash. Despite initially claiming that she had only driven a quarter mile before pulling over, Nelson later admitted to deputies that she should not have been behind the wheel, especially considering the condition of her friends.

As a result of her actions, Nelson now faces a maximum sentence of 50 years in prison and a fine of $100,000. Her sentencing has been scheduled for the afternoon of Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024.

Conclusion

The tragic events that unfolded in Pine County serve as a stark reminder of the dangers of impaired driving and the devastating consequences it can have on individuals and their loved ones. The guilty verdict handed down to Anastasia Nicole Nelson underscores the importance of responsible decision-making behind the wheel to prevent such senseless tragedies from occurring in the future.