An Arizona man awaiting trial in connection with the death of 16-year-old Preston Lord has been arrested for a third time — this time over allegations of reckless driving and drag racing while under house arrest.

Talyn Vigil, 20, was arrested after Tempe police reportedly observed him riding a motorcycle alongside another driver near Arizona State University. Authorities said the two were allegedly involved in speeding, performing burnouts, splitting traffic and participating in what police described as an exhibition of speed.

According to court records and local reports, Vigil was booked into jail and later released on a $5,000 bond. A judge also revoked his driving privileges.

During a court appearance, Vigil reportedly acknowledged the seriousness of the situation but maintained that the incident was not his fault. He also said he would refrain from driving himself.

The latest arrest adds another development to a case that has drawn widespread attention in Arizona.

Vigil is awaiting trial in connection with the October 28, 2023 death of Preston Lord, a 16-year-old high school student who was attending a Halloween party in Queen Creek.

Authorities said Lord was among approximately 250 teenagers at the gathering when an altercation reportedly broke out. Prosecutors allege that a group of masked teens followed Lord and his friends as they attempted to leave the party.

According to investigators, Lord was knocked to the ground during the confrontation and was subsequently found unconscious. Emergency efforts were made at the scene before he was transported to a hospital.

Lord died two days later from injuries sustained during the incident.

Vigil was among seven defendants arrested in connection with the case. Prosecutors have charged several defendants as adults, while the remaining cases continue through the court system.

Investigators have also alleged that Vigil communicated with a friend through Snapchat and made statements about his involvement in the confrontation. Those statements are part of the evidence cited by authorities and remain subject to the legal process.

Another defendant, William “Owen” Hines, reached a plea agreement with prosecutors and received a 12-year prison sentence. The other defendants are expected to face trial proceedings later this year.

Vigil has previously faced additional legal trouble while awaiting trial. Authorities said he allegedly violated a protection order in 2025, and he was later arrested on another reckless-driving allegation.

Now, his latest arrest has placed renewed attention on the conditions of his pretrial release — and on a case that has remained closely watched since Preston Lord’s death.

⚖️ Vigil remains entitled to the presumption of innocence unless and until proven guilty in court.