The fatal crash occurred at approximately 2:22 a.m. on May 24, 2026, in the area of Gila Street and Giss Parkway.
Yuma, AZ – Two people were killed early Sunday morning following a vehicle-versus-motorcycle collision at an intersection in Yuma, according to the Yuma Police Department.
The fatal crash occurred at approximately 2:22 a.m. on May 24, 2026, in the area of Gila Street and Giss Parkway.
Police said a 21-year-old man was riding a 2025 Aprilia RS motorcycle westbound, with a 17-year-old female passenger, when it collided with a 2020 Hyundai Venue in the 200 block of East Giss Parkway.
Investigators determined the Hyundai, driven by a 64-year-old woman, was turning north onto Gila Street at the time of the collision.
The motorcyclist suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The Yuma Fire Department took the female passenger to Onvida Health with life-threatening injuries. Unfortunately, the teen girl later died at the hospital. The identities of the victims have not been released.
Authorities said no other injuries were reported in the crash.
Investigators believe speed may have been a factor in the collision. The crash remains under active investigation.
The Yuma Police Department is asking anyone with information regarding the incident to contact investigators at (928) 783-4421 or 78-Crime at (928) 782-7463 to remain anonymous.