20-year-old charged in fatal Shakopee DWI crash
Goay Jikany, 20, was charged with criminal vehicular homicide after troopers say he rear-ended a Chevy Cobalt at high speed on Hwy. 169 near Marystown Road late Nov. 23, pushing it off the road and killing 46-year-old Kala Henry of Chaska. A criminal complaint says Jikany's BAC tested 0.144, he showed signs of impairment, admitted drinking, and his account conflicted with evidence; he was arrested about four weeks after a separate Shakopee DWI case.
📊 Relevant Data
Minnesota has one of the highest DWI recidivism rates in the United States, with 41% of DWI arrests involving repeat offenders.
In 2021, 72% of DWI offenders in Minnesota were male, and half were between 20 and 34 years old.
Driving While Impaired by Alcohol — MN Dept. of Health
Over 90 percent of felony DWI admissions in Minnesota are male, nearly two-thirds (63.3%) are white, and the average age is 39.8 years.
Minnesota Felony Driving While Impaired Report 2020 — MN.gov
In 2023, there were 100 drunk driving fatalities in Minnesota.
Drunk Driving Statistics 2025 — SafeHome.org
One in five DWI arrests in Minnesota involve repeat offenders.
Minnesota is one of the worst states for repeat DWI offenses. One state rep wants to change that. — MinnPost
📌 Key Facts
- Defendant: Goay Jikany, 20; charge: criminal vehicular homicide
- Crash: late Nov. 23 on Hwy. 169 near Marystown Road, Shakopee
- Victim: Kala Henry, 46, of Chaska, died after her Cobalt rolled
- BAC: 0.144 per complaint; troopers noted alcohol odor, slurred speech, bloodshot/watery eyes
- Prior case: separate Shakopee DWI arrest on Sept. 27 (fourth‑degree DWI charge)
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