MILHORN SENTENCED FOR DUI DEATH ON NATCHEZ TRACE PARKWAY

Oxford, MS – Connor Milhorn, 20, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Sharion Aycock to 20 years in prison for driving under the influence and manslaughter on the Natchez Trace Parkway. 

According to court documents, Milhorn previously pled guilty before Judge Aycock to Aggravated DUI for causing death to another and to Aggravated DUI for causing serious bodily injury to a minor child. He was sentenced today to 240 months in prison followed by 5 years of supervised release for the offenses.

On May 11, 2024, National Park Service Rangers were dispatched to a collision involving a Hummer H3 and a Toyota Tundra. Upon arriving on the scene, they found the driver of the Tundra deceased and his minor child severely injured in the backseat. The child was transported by helicopter to Memphis, Tennessee for life saving medical care.

The investigation by the Rangers resulted in them learning that Milhorn was operating his Hummer at a high rate of speed and under the influence of alcohol while driving on the Natchez Trace Parkway. Milhorn’s vehicle collided head on with the Tundra resulting in the death and serious injury at issue in the case.

“No sentence can replace what was taken from the victim’s family in this matter by the selfish actions of the defendant who chose to drink and drive,” said U.S. Attorney Clay Joyner. “Thanks to the diligent work of the National Park Service’s Law Enforcement Rangers and their Investigative Services Branch, as well as hard work by District Attorney Jason Herring and his staff, a measure of justice has been obtained. The Department of Justice is committed to fully punishing anyone who takes the life of another by choosing to operate a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs.”

“This conviction is the result of a tremendous amount of hard work and dedication to justice by the Natchez Trace Parkway’s Law Enforcement Officers,” said U.S. Park Ranger Josh McDonald with the National Park Service. “Our rangers worked hand in hand with Federal and state authorities to obtain this sentence, and we, again, offer our condolences to the Langford family. The Natchez Trace Parkway reminds the public of the devastating impact that driving under the influence can have on families. The law enforcement officers of the Natchez Trace Parkway remain dedicated to the apprehension and prosecution of those who chose to place themselves and the public in danger.”

This case was investigated by the Natchez Trace Parkway Law Enforcement Rangers. Assistant U.S. Attorney John Herzog Jr. prosecuted the case.