Triple vehicular collision proves fatal for motorcyclist, accident involves minor
Alcohol does not appear to be a factor
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA,KECY) - At approximately 10:34 p.m. on Saturday, the Yuma Police Department (YPD) responded to a report of an accident involving three different parties on the corner of Avenue C and W. 24th Street.
An initial investigation determined a 50-year-old male was riding his motorcycle on Avenue C, approaching 24th Street. A 17-year-old female driving a passenger car happened to be turning left from southbound Avenue C to eastbound 24
th Street.
She collided with the motorcyclist at the intersection. The young woman then proceeded to hit an SUV which was westbound on 24th Street.
Fatality Collision at Avenue C and 24th Street Published: 18 April 2021 18 April 2021
Yuma, Arizona - On Saturday, at about 10:34 p.m., Yuma Police officers responded to a report of a vehicle collision with injuries at Avenue C and W. 24th Street.
The initial investigation revealed a 50-year-old male motorcyclist was riding north on Avenue C approaching 24th Street. A 17-year-old female driving a passenger car was turning left from southbound Avenue C to eastbound 24th Street. The motorcyclist collided with the passenger car in the intersection. The passenger car then struck an SUV that was westbound on 24th Street. The motorcyclist sustained fatal injuries and died on scene. The 17-year-old driver sustained minor injuries and was transported to YRMC. The occupants of the SUV were uninjured. The collision is still under investigation.
Anti-Drug Coalition gears up for National Prescription Take Back Day
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Established by the U.S. Department of Justice, DEA and Diversion Control Division
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - The Yuma County Anti-Drug Coalition (YCADC) has chosen to participate in National Prescription Take Back Day on Friday, April 24, through eight locations, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Courtesy Photo This is a great opportunity to let our community know that it’s time to clean out your cabinets and get rid of any unused prescription drugs you may have in a safe and responsible way, shared Nadia Orozco, Chairman of the YCADC. These no longer needed prescriptions can end up in the wrong hands and eventually lead to dangerous and/or tragic consequences.
Drug Enforcement Administration to host prescription take back event Published
Drug Enforcement Administration to host prescription take back event
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is hosting it s national prescription drug take back day April 24th.
The take back events offer an opportunity for locals to anonymously drop off any drugs they may have, no questions asked.
Five locations in Yuma County will be hosting the event April 24th from 10am to 2pm:
Yuma Police Department
Wellton Police Department
The goal is to collect drugs that are no longer in use or expired to avoid them getting into the wrong hands.
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