Great Falls Woman Convicted for 2021 Crash on Blackfeet Reservation that Injured Juvenile

GREAT FALLS — A U.S. District Court judge convicted Noblee Rose Littledog, 23, of Great Falls, for a 2021 crash on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation that left a juvenile passenger with serious injuries, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich announced.

Following a one-day bench trial on August 27, Chief U.S. District Judge Brian M. Morris found Littledog guilty of assault resulting in serious bodily injury. The charge stems from a December 1, 2021, incident in which Littledog, while driving recklessly and under the influence of alcohol, caused a crash that severely injured a 17-year-old passenger, identified as Jane Doe.

Littledog faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, and three years of supervised release. Sentencing is scheduled for January 9, 2025, and Littledog remains released pending further proceedings.

"Reckless driving, especially while consuming alcohol, almost always leads to severe injury, as tragically occurred here," said U.S. Attorney Laslovich. "The guilty verdict ensures accountability for Littledog. We commend the Blackfeet Law Enforcement Services, Montana Highway Patrol, and the FBI for their exceptional work on this case."

According to court documents and trial evidence, Littledog was driving a 2019 Jeep Cherokee on a secondary highway between BIA Route 1 and U.S. Highway 89. Littledog passed two vehicles at a high speed in a no-passing zone, lost control, and caused the vehicle to roll approximately five times, destroying the Jeep and injuring both occupants. Jane Doe, pinned in the passenger seat, suffered severe trauma to her lower extremities, resulting in permanent damage.

Law enforcement's analysis of the vehicle’s event data recorder revealed that Littledog was driving at a minimum speed of 105.6 mph just before the crash. Both occupants were restrained at the time. Littledog admitted to consuming alcohol before the crash, and evidence at the scene corroborated her statement.

This case underscores the dangers of reckless driving and the serious consequences of driving under the influence, particularly in areas like the Blackfeet Indian Reservation, where such actions can have devastating effects on the community.

a broken windshield of a carPhoto byArtyom Kulakov