Two Teens Dead, Three Others Hospitalized after Car Accident on 14th Avenue [Yuma, AZ]

Two Teenagers Killed in Yuma Car Accident on 14th Avenue

 
YUMA, AZ (July 10, 2024) — Two people died and three others suffered injuries in a car accident on 14th Avenue on Friday, June 21.
 
According to the Yuma police, the crash took place on 14th Avenue near 1st Street, west of 8 Freeway, at about 3:30 a.m.
 
Yuma police said a 16-year-old driver traveled at a high rate of speed on 14th Avenue. Then he lost control and hit a brick wall, two parked vehicles, and a house.
 
Paramedics pronounced the driver and an 18-year-old woman who was in the front passenger seat dead at the scene.
 
Three teen passengers who were in the backseat suffered injuries. Paramedics transported the 13-year-old boy, a 13-year-old girl, and a 12-year-old girl, to Yuma Regional Medical Center. However, they later airlifted the two 13-year-olds to a Phoenix-area hospital due to serious injuries.
 
Authorities believe alcohol and speed appear to be contributing factors in the accident.
 
Officers continue to investigate the crash. They urge anyone with information to contact the Yuma Police Department at (928) 783-4421.

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