Idaho man charged after crash that killed infant, other driver in Cache County

CACHE COUNTY, Utah (ABC4) — An Idaho man has been charged with manslaughter and other charges after allegedly causing a crash that killed another driver and an infant in Cache County last December.

According to a Probable Cause Affidavit, Nathaniel Stan Haudley-Resendiz, 21, was arrested and charged on August 8th, 2025, in connection with a fatal crash that occurred on December 15, 2024 in Cache County. Haudley-Resendiz has been charged with multiple counts of manslaughter and one count of driving under the influence.

He has also been charged with having an unsafe vehicle with faulty equipment, possessing marijuana, possessing drug paraphernalia, and improperly restraining a child in a car seat, in addition to charges of driving without a valid license, improper lane travel, and not wearing a seatbelt.

The affidavit alleges that on December 15, 2024, around 1 p.m., Haudley-Resendiz was driving a 2014 GMC Terrain and was traveling southbound on State Route (SR) 91 at milepost 44. As he was travelling, he allegedly crossed the center painted divider and collided with a Mazda 3.

Unfortunately, the driver of the Mazda 3 died. Additionally, there was a nine-month-old infant in the rear passenger seat of Haudley-Resendiz’s vehicle, who also died.

According to court documents, Haudley-Resendiz had THC in his blood and marijuana and drug paraphernalia were found in his vehicle. Allegedly, he was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the incident and the nine-month-child was improperly restrained in their car seat.

The affidavit further alleges that Haudley-Resendiz’s vehicle had a spare tire on the left rear tire and that he was travelling at a speed that was faster than is recommended by the spare tire manufacturer.

Under Utah code 76-5-205, manslaughter is a second degree felony and occurs when an individual “recklessly causes the death of another individual”. A second degree felony can carry a penalty of up to 15 years in prison and fines up to $10,000.