Update – 2:58pm
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Below is where a Honda Civic crashed into a low brick wall and two other vehicles: The Civic itself was not here at the time.
We are currently investigating this issue, so please stay tuned for updates.
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – A 16-year-old boy was found dead Friday morning in a car crash that left multiple passengers injured, according to the Yuma Police Department (YPD).
Yuma Police officers were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident around 3:26 a.m. June 21 near S. 14th Street.
According to YPD, the juvenile was driving a Honda Civic at a high rate of speed when he lost control and crashed into a brick wall, two parked cars and a home.
A total of five people were found in the vehicle, including:
- A boy, age 16. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene.
- The front seat passenger, an 18-year-old woman, was pronounced dead at the scene.
- A 13-year-old boy and passenger were seriously injured
- A 13-year-old girl and a passenger were seriously injured.
- 12-year-old girl, passenger injured
The injured passengers were taken to Yuma Regional Medical Center, while a 13-year-old boy and girl were later flown to a hospital in Phoenix.
According to YPD, alcohol and speed appear to be factors in the crash.
YPD is asking anyone with information about this incident to remain anonymous and call the police department at (928) 783-4421 or 78-crime at (928) 782-7463.
We reached out to neighbors who were willing to be interviewed.
