Vehicular Homicide Arrest

Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at 12:00 AM

A female, later identified as 27-year-old Lynell Kieyoomia of Kirtland, arrived at the scene and inquired about the male subject. Further investigation revealed the man was Kieyoomia’s husband. A verbal argument ensued between Kieyoomia and her husband. During the argument, he opened the passenger door, exited and was struck by the vehicle driven by Kieyoomia.

From Farmington Police:

On Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at approximately 9:30 p.m. Farmington police were dispatched to the area of Orchard Avenue and Pinon Street to assist emergency medical personnel.The reporting party advised that a man was injured and not breathing. Officers arrived and found the 21-year-old male subject to be deceased. Initial investigation showed the individual had been hit by a vehicle. A female, later identified as 27-year-old Lynell Kieyoomia of Kirtland, arrived at the scene and inquired about the male subject. Further investigation revealed the man was Kieyoomia’s husband. Kieyoomia had been driving a grey Nissan 4-door passenger car occupied by her husband and two young children. A verbal argument ensued between Kieyoomia and her husband. During the argument, he opened the passenger door, exited and was struck by the vehicle driven by Kieyoomia.

Kieyoomia was questioned at the Farmington Police Department and subsequently arrested and charged with homicide by vehicle, aggravated DWI, two counts of child abuse, driving on a revoked license, leaving the scene of an accident and duty to render aid. She was booked in the San Juan County Detention Center and is being held on a $34,400 bond.

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