Prescott, Arizona — In 2020, 44-year-old Jonathan Floyd crashed into a van carrying his family of seven, killing two of his children. He was recently sentenced to 58 years in prison by the Yavapai County Superior Court.

Floyd was driving south from the Las Vegas area in the early hours of October 3, 2020, according to a court release.

Near mile post 175 on Highway 93, Floyd crossed the highway center line and entered the northbound lane, where his vehicle collided with a commercial vehicle. Mr. Floyd then crashed into his van, which carried the couple and his five children.

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“[…] The family learned that the left side of the van had been destroyed, instantly killing two of the five children and injuring other members of the family.

Following an investigation by the Arizona Department of Safety, blood tests found Floyd was disabled from a combination of alcohol and drugs during the crash.

Floyd was found guilty of two counts of second-degree murder, four counts of aggravated assault, two counts of endangerment, and one count of criminal injury by a Yavapai County jury in late October.

On December 5, 2022, the Yavapai County Superior Court sentenced Floyd to a total of 58 years in prison in Arizona State Penitentiary.

Yavapai County Attorney Sheila Polk said: “This lengthy prison sentence should send a strong message to drivers with disabilities and hopefully bring some closure to the families who have suffered this unimaginable tragedy.

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