A preliminary investigation determined that a 2015 GMC Sierra 2500 was traveling in an isle trying to enter a campsite when a 7-year-old on an electric motorcycle attempted to overtake the GMC on the right
Lake Havasu City, AZ– A 7-year-old was killed in an accident between a vehicle and a motorcycle in Lake Havasu City on Tuesday evening, according to the authorities.
The deadly incident was reported at about 5 p.m. December 30, near a campground in the 1500 block of Beachcomber Boulevard.
A preliminary investigation determined that a 2015 GMC Sierra 2500 was traveling in an isle trying to enter a campsite when a 7-year-old on an electric motorcycle attempted to overtake the GMC on the right.
The truck hit the motorcycle and the child was ran over by the vehicle.
The child was rushed to Havasu Regional Medical Center with critical injuries and was later pronounced deceased at the hospital. The child's name was not immediately released.
Authorities reported that alcohol and drugs were not suspected to have played a role in the incident. The Lake Havasu City Police Department is investigating the accident.
Mohave County is one of the mid-sized counties in Arizona. It plays a significant role in the state's overall traffic accident statistics. Each year, a substantial portion of Arizona's crashes—many resulting in severe injuries or loss of life—occur within this densely populated region. While Arizona has experienced a slight reduction in total traffic incidents over the past two years, the number of crash-related deaths remains alarmingly high. Data from the Arizona Department of Transportation (AZDOT) shows that in 2023, there were 122,247 reported motor vehicle crashes statewide, leading to 1,307 fatalities. In 2024, total crashes declined to 121,107, and fatalities decreased to 1,228, reflecting a 6.1% reduction. Although this downward trend is encouraging, the figures remain close to historic highs, highlighting ongoing road safety concerns across the state. Excessive speed, impaired driving, and failure to yield the right of way continue to be major factors in serious and fatal collisions. Despite increased emergency response efforts and statewide public safety campaigns designed to reduce these risks, Arizona's highways and urban streets continue to see a troubling number of severe accidents each year.
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