A Browning man has been sentenced to 16 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for his involvement in a fatal crash on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation. U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme announced the sentencing of Chasen James Kipp, 25, who pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in December 2024.
The incident occurred on October 21, 2023, when Kipp was driving his Dodge Charger near Cut Bank airport. According to court documents, he crossed the center lane and collided with another vehicle, resulting in the death of its driver, identified as Jane Doe. Chief U.S. District Judge Brian M. Morris presided over the case.
Law enforcement officers arriving at the scene found Kipp attempting to flee. Officers noted signs of intoxication and detained him after he admitted consuming alcohol at a local bar before the crash. A blood test revealed that Kipp had a blood alcohol content of .114 and cocaine in his system.
Jane Doe died from blunt force trauma sustained during the collision. The Montana Highway Patrol's investigation determined that Kipp was traveling at 82 mph in a 65-mph zone when he struck Doe’s vehicle.
The case was prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office and involved several law enforcement agencies including the FBI, Blackfeet Law Enforcement Services, Cut Bank Police Department, Glacier County Sheriff’s Office, and Montana Highway Patrol.
This prosecution is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), an initiative aimed at reducing violent crime through collaboration between law enforcement agencies and community organizations.
