WASHINGTON COUNTY, Utah (ABC4) — A former Washington County Sheriff's deputy entered a plea of guilty to negligent homicide in relation to a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred last November.

Today, Silafia Clyde Brown, 50, pled guilty to fatally colliding with a motorcyclist in November of 2024, while in his patrol vehicle. The motorcyclist, identified as Daniel Jack Monfore from St. George, was fatally injured and died on scene.

In July of 2025, Brown was charged with manslaughter, which is a second-degree felony. However, he pleaded guilty to negligent homicide, which is a Class A Misdemeanor, today as part of a plea deal.

He is set to be sentenced on November 19, 2025. For a Class A misdemeanor, individuals may face a penalty of up to 364 days in jail and a fine of $2,500 or less u

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