The collision happened at the intersection of West 13th Street and South 3rd Avenue on Friday, February 14, 2025, at about 4:24 p.m., according to the Yuma Police Department.
Yuma, AZ – Two people were injured, one seriously, following a two-vehicle traffic collision at an intersection in Yuma on Thursday afternoon.
The collision happened at the intersection of West 13th Street and South 3rd Avenue on Friday, February 14, 2025, at about 4:24 p.m., according to the Yuma Police Department.
According to investigators, a 37-year-old man was driving a 2002 Dodge Ram westbound on 13th Street when the driver failed to stop at the stop sign at 3rd Avenue and collided with a 2020 Honda Accord, operated by a 23-year-old man traveling southbound on 3rd Avenue. The impact caused the Honda Accord to crash into Amberly’s Place causing moderate damage and destroying a memorial outside of the building.
The driver of the Honda sustained serious injuries and was transported to Onvida Health where he was taken to a Phoenix area hospital.
Further investigation revealed that prior to the collision, the driver of the Dodge Ram had been driving recklessly through Pioneer Cemetery and caused significant damage to the guard rail.
The reckless driver was taken to Onvida Health with minor injuries. Yuma police said the man will be booked into the Yuma County Detention Center once he is medically cleared.
The crash remains under investigation. Speed and alcohol appear to be a factor in the incident.