A woman is critically injured after a single vehicle rollover at a clay hall wash in Colorado City, Arizona.Photo Credit: City of Colorado – Hildale Fire Department, City of St. George
Mojave County, Arizona — On Saturday morning, the driver of the Chevrolet Suburban lost control and rolled over, forcing an adult woman from the vehicle and airlifting it to a hospital.
Hildale Fire Department Chief Kevin Barlow, Colorado, said the emergency call was received at 7:34 a.m. from St. George Dispatch Control.
“Two cowboys ran into it, called in Bar Ten Ranch and called St. George,” Barlow said. “It was a roundabout way for us.”
Barlow said the incident occurred on Mojave County Route 5, also known as Mount Trumbull Road, near Clayhall Wash at Milepost 94.
Clayhole Wash is located southwest of the city of Colorado, just below the Arizona state line. Barlow said the incident happened about 15 miles down a dirt road.
Two ambulance crews, one fire engine and two ambulances responded to requests for medical services.
Upon arriving, Barlow said he first found cowboys at the scene who had called for help, as well as a crew member who had been ejected when the vehicle overturned.
He reported that the woman who was removed was “pretty badly injured.” She was stabilized by paramedics and then airlifted to St. George Regional Hospital by helicopter.
Barlow said it was unclear how long the woman had been lying at the scene or when the incident occurred.
“Always let someone know where you’re going,” Barlow said when traveling, especially when you’re alone or in the wilderness.
Assisted by the Mojave County Sheriff’s Office and Hildale Police Department, Colorado. The investigation is being handled by the Mojave County Sheriff’s Office.
This report is based on statements from first responders and officials and may not include the full extent of our findings.
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