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Kingman, Bullhead City and Lake Havasu City Personal Injury and Car Accident News

Two People Critically Injured in Chain-Reaction Accident
Sean M. McGarry
September 18, 2021
A semi-truck triggered a chain-reaction crash involving multiple vehicles when it slammed into another vehicle, pushing it into the two cars ahead of it. The collision occurred near milepost 8 on Interstate 15 on Saturday shortly after noon.

Larry Whatley, Virginia Voyles and Wesley Hoagland Killed in Train Accident
Van O'Steen
April 5, 2021
The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an accident involving a train that occurred in Golden Valley on Sunday afternoon. A Jeep and a pickup truck were stopped at a railroad crossing waiting for an eastbound train to pass. After the train passed, the vehicles began to cross the tracks, not noticing there was a westbound train approaching. The westbound train struck both vehicles, killing the occupants in both.

Tour Bus Crash Near Grand Canyon Kills One, Injures 42
Matthew P. MacLeod
January 22, 2021
A tour bus from Las Vegas crashed on its way to the Grand Canyon Skywalk on the Hualapai Reservationin Arizona. One person was killed and 42 others sustained injuries.

Kingman Truck Driver Slams into Group of Bicyclists, Killing Five
Jonathan V. O'Steen
December 10, 2020
A close-knit community of bicycle riders on an organized ride celebrating the recent retirement of one of its members met with tragedy on Thursday morning when a box truck slammed into the group. The truck hit 20 cyclists, killing five of them and seriously injuring another four. The Clark County Office of the Coroner/Medical Examiner identified the deceased as Erin Michelle Ray, Michael Todd Murray, Aksoy Ahmet, Thomas Chamberlin Trauger and Gerrard Suarez Nieva, all Las Vegas residents.

Driver Killed, Another Injured After Two Trucks Collide in Quartzsite
Sean M. McGarry
October 31, 2020
Two commercial vehicles collided on I-10 near Quartzsite on Thursday morning, leaving one driver dead and sending the other to a hospital.

Fatal Car Accident on SR-95
Jonathan V. O'Steen
July 26, 2020
One person died in a two-vehicle collision on SR-95 on Saturday night. According to Arizona Department of Public Safety accident investigators, a vehicle crossed over the center line north of Bill Williams Bridge at milepost 162, striking the other car head-on.

Head-on Accident in Mohave Valley Kills Terry Wyatt, Jr.
James R. Harrison
July 4, 2020
Terry Wyatt, Jr. was killed in a car accident in Mohave Valley on Thursday morning.

Richard Thomas Killed When SUV Collides with Commercial Vehicle
James R. Harrison
June 13, 2020
The Arizona Department of Public Safety reports that a semi-truck was parked in a construction zone when an SUV collided with the rear of the truck. The accident occurred on Wednesday shortly before noon on SR-95, about four miles south of Parker.

Deadly Wrong-Way, Head-on Accident in Virgin River Gorge
Jonathan V. O'Steen
May 12, 2020
A minivan traveling south in the northbound lanes of Interstate 15 struck several other vehicles before smashing head-on into a pickup near Cedar Pocket Recreation Area on Monday morning.

Maria Ramirez-Rangle and Daughter Killed in Head-on Accident in Lake Havasu City
Van O'Steen
January 21, 2020
A head-on collision on SR-95 just north of Lake Havasu City claimed the lives of Maria Ramirez-Rangle, age 38, and her 10-year-old daughter on Sunday afternoon. Ms. Ramirez-Rangle was behind the wheel of her family’s Infinity when a 28-year-old man from Alaska driving a green Range Rover crossed the center line and struck the Infinity head-on.

Female Motorcyclist Dies in Accident with Semi-Truck
James R. Harrison
December 16, 2019
Accident investigators with the Lake Havasu City Police Department report that an as-yet unidentified female motorcyclist was killed in a collision with a semi-truck this morning at about 10:45 a.m.

Ariana Ranae Juarez Killed in pedestrian Accident
James R. Harrison
October 25, 2019
Ariana Ranae Juarez was struck and killed as she crossed Highway 95 near Levee Drive in Mohave Valley on Wednesday night at about 10:30. She was transported to Colorado River Medical Center in Needles where she later died.

Dennis MacLean Killed in Motorcycle Accident in Bullhead City
Jonathan V. O'Steen
September 8, 2019
A motorcyclist died following a collision with a school bus early Wednesday morning. Dennis Lawrence MacLean was northbound on Highway 95 when the bus, operated by the Bullhead City Elementary School District, turned left from Wolf Court onto Highway 95. Mr. MacLean’s motorcycle struck the left side of the bus which had eight students on board.

Boat Crashes on Lake Havasu, Two seriously Injured
James R. Harrison
September 18, 2019
The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office was called to Lake Havasu at about 10:00 p.m. on Monday night in response to a boat accident with injuries.

Richard Harker Killed, Two Others Injured in Head-on Accident
Jonathan V. O'Steen
September 18, 2019
Bullhead City Police Department accident investigators report that Richard Eugene Harker died in a head-on accident on Monday afternoon. Mr. Harker and his passenger, Rachel Ann Lukken, were northbound on Highway 95 when his Mercury Grand Marquis crossed the centerline.

Accident Near Kingman Claims Life of Chinese Tourist, Others Injured
Jonathan V. O'Steen
June 26, 2019
One person died and several others were injured when a van carrying nine tourists from China collided with a pickup truck outside Kingman yesterday morning.

Five Killed in Wrong-Way Crash on I-40 Near Kingman
Van O'Steen
May 24, 2019
Five people were killed today in a wrong-way crash that occurred on I-40 west of Kingman.

Arizona Bans all Handheld Cell Phone Use While Driving
Van O'Steen
April 23, 2019
Arizona became the 48th state in the Union to ban the use of handheld cell phones and other portable wireless communication devices while operating a motor vehicle. Governor Doug Ducey signed the bill into law on Monday. Arizona always appears to come late to public safety regulation.

Richard Pagett of Mohave Valley Killed in Wrong-Way Accident
Van O'Steen
January 11, 2019
Richard Pagett of Mohave Valley died as the result of injuries he received when a wrong-way driver crashed head-on into his vehicle Monday on Nevada Highway 163 near Laughlin.

Rollover Accident Near Kingman Kills One, Injures Another
James R. Harrison
October 24, 2018
A family picnic ended tragically Tuesday afternoon when a vehicle overturned, killing one person and sending another to the hospital. Two couples were driving home following an afternoon exploring the Mount Trumbull area, when occupants in the lead vehicle realized their friends were no longer behind them.

Rollover Accident on Sr-68 Near Bullhead City Kills One, Injures Six
Van O'Steen
May 16, 2018
A single-vehicle rollover accident on SR-68 east of Bullhead City on Tuesday afternoon left one person dead and six others injured. The vehicle was so mangled that emergency responders had to extricate the victims from the wreckage.

Rocky and Maria Rhodes Seriously Injured in Head-On Accident
Jonathan V. O'Steen
May 15, 2018
A head-on collision Saturday night on Highway 95 north of Parker left one person dead and three others in very serious condition. Rocky Rhodes, his wife, Maria Rhodes, and a friend were heading northbound on Highway 95 near River Island State Park when a Hyundai driven by Andrew Snook crossed the center line into their lane.

Brad Kloepfer and Paul Selberg Killed, Connie Kloepffer Seriously Injured in Boating Accident
James R. Harrison
April 23, 2018
A day filled with festivities turned tragic when a high-performance speed boat driven by Brad Kloepfer flipped following the Desert Storm Shootout on Saturday afternoon. Mr. Kloepfer and a passenger, Paul Selberg, were killed in the accident. Mr. Kloepfer’s wife, Connie Davis Kloepfer, remains hospitalized in critical condition. All three are from Lake Havasu City.

Man Seriously Injured in Four Vehicle Accident in Kingman
Jonathan V. O'Steen
March 14, 2018
An unidentified 63-year-old man was flown to University Medical Center in Las Vegas with serious head injuries after the Hummer H3 he was driving was sandwiched between other vehicles in an accident on Tuesday afternoon.

Weipei Liang and Yuchan Peng Killed in Car Accident Near Kingman
Van O'Steen
March 6, 2018
Two vans collided outside Dolan Springs last Thursday, leaving two tourists from China dead and four others with serious or life-threatening injuries.

Fourth Person DIes of Injuries From Grand Canyon Helicopter Crash
Jonathan V. O'Steen
February 23, 2018
Last week I wrote about the crash of a sight-seeing helicopter over the Grand Canyon in which three people died. Unfortunately, a fourth person has died of injuries he received in that accident. Jonathan Neil Udall succumbed to his injuries Tuesday. The three surviving occupants of the plane remain in critical condition at University Medical Center of Southern Nevada.

Four People Injured in Semi-Truck Accident on Highway 93
Jaames R. Harrison
February 13, 2018
Four people were injured in an accident involving a semi-truck and two pickup trucks on Sunday night in the northbound lanes of U.S. Highway 93. One person was flown to University Medical Center in Las Vegas. No information on that person’s condition is available. Three others were transported by ambulance to Kingman Regional Medical Center for treatment of their injuries. They were released shortly thereafter.

Three Killed, Four Others Seriously Injured in Helicopter Crash Over Grand Canyon
Jonathan V. O'Steen
February 12, 2018
All sight-seeing flights over the Grand Canyon were grounded Saturday following the crash of a helicopter carrying six tourists from England, three of whom were killed. The helicopter crashed and burst into flames Saturday at about 5:30 p.m. The helicopter was an Airbus EC130 operated by Papillon Airways.

Four Killed in Car Accident Near Grand Canyon
Van O'Steen
December 31, 2017
Four people were killed a result of a head-on accident on SR-64 last Friday. The deadly crash occurred between Grand Canyon and Williams. According to DPS accident investigators, a Hyundai sedan crossed the median and collided with a Dodge van. Yeo Heng Soon, Chua Cher Hwee, Justin Yeo Jun Xi and Victor Colldeforms Pren were killed in the crash.

Russ Genovese Killed in Head-on Accident
Jonathan V. O'Steen
July 29, 2017
Russ Genovese of Fontana, California was killed when his car was struck head-on early Friday morning in northwest Arizona.

Dustyn Carley Killed While Riding Scooter
Van O'Steen
July 14, 2017
Dustyn Carley was killed while riding his kick scooter when he was struck by a vehicle driven by a neighbor. The tragic accident occurred in the 2500 block of Georgia Avenue on Thursday afternoon.

Tour Bus and Car Collide on Bullhead Parkway
Jonathan V. O'Steen
July 7, 2017
Eight people were hospitalized following an accident involving a passenger car and a tour bus. The accident occurred on Friday, June 30th around 9:00 a.m. at the intersection of Bullhead Parkway and Laughlin View Drive.

Larry Guillen, Bradley Stewart and Anthony Nelson Injured in Lake Havasu Boating Accident
James R. Harrison
June 21, 2017
Three men were ejected from a speedboat on Lake Havasu just before 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday morning. Mohave County Sheriff’s Waterways deputies estimate the 36-foot Skater powerboat was traveling at speeds near 100 miles per hour when it flipped as the operator reportedly made a sharp left turn near Havasu Palms. According to witnesses, the boat rolled at least once.

Boating Accident on Lake Havasu Claims the Lives of Bruce Buchanan and Jennifer Martin
James R. Harrison
June 16, 2017
A boating accident on Lake Havasu has resulted in the deaths of two people from California on Saturday evening. Bruce Buchanan and Jennifer Renee Martin were boating with friends when their vessel tipped sharply, tossing everyone overboard.

Marissa Timeche Killed in Car Accident in Grand Canyon Village
Jonathan V. O'Steen
May 24, 2017
Marissa Timeche was killed in a single-car accident in the Grand Canyon Village on the South Rim around noon on Sunday. Ms. Timeche sustained fatal injuries when the vehicle in which she was a passenger struck several trees. The driver of the vehicle was transported to Flagstaff Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries. The cause of the accident is undetermined.

Kenneth Field Killed in Car Accident on SR-68
Van O'Steen
May 18, 2017
Kenneth Field died on May 1 when his vehicle left the roadway, struck a culvert and overturned. Mr. Field, a substitute teacher at Kingman High School, was eastbound on SR-68 near milepost 21. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Jason Karpowich Killed, Mark Weaver Injured in Car Accident Near Beaver Dam
James R. Harrison
May 17, 2017
Jason Karpowich was killed and his passenger, Mark Weaver was injured when their vehicle ran off the road at a turn at the top of a hill at Beaver Dam. Both men are from Littlefield, Arizona.

Robert Fox Killed in Bicycle Accident
Jonathan V. O'Steen
May 6, 2017
Robert D. Fox II, was killed as he rode his bicycle southbound on Highway 95 in Bullhead City on Friday.
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