LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — A 14-year-old boy died Wednesday after a UTV crash near East Willow Creek Road and Interstate 40 east of Kingman.
At approximately 11:35 a.m., emergency responders from Pinion Pine Fire District, River Medical Ambulance, and CareFlight 66 Air Ambulance arrived at the scene. Upon their arrival, it was confirmed that two juveniles had been ejected from the UTV.
Deputies from the Mohave County Sheriff's Office took charge of the investigation. According to authorities, the 14-year-old driver and his 15-year-old passenger, both from Kingman, were traveling north on East Willow Creek Road when the driver lost control while negotiating a curve, causing the UTV to roll. Neither occupant was wearing a seat belt or a helmet at the time of the incident.
The driver sustained serious injuries and, despite lifesaving efforts, was pronounced dead at the scene. The passenger suffered minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital by a personal vehicle.
The investigation into the collision is ongoing, and no further details have been released at this time.