Motorcyclist flown to hospital following crash in Yuma

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - A motorcyclist had serious injuries and was flown to a Phoenix hospital, according to the Yuma Police Department (YPD).

On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at about 6:57 a.m., officers were called about a crash in the area of 3500 South Avenue 3E.

YPD says a 21-year-old man on a Honda motorcycle was traveling westbound on Avenue 3E when he crashed into the back of a Toyota Scion.

The 25-year-old man in the Scion was stopped in traffics, according to YPD.

The motorcyclist was taken to Onvida Health and later flown to a Phoenix hospital in serious condition. The driver of the Scion had minor injuries and was not taken to a hospital.

YPD says speed appears to be a factor.

Anyone with information on this case is encouraged to call YPD at (928) 783-4421 or 78-CRIME to remain anonymous.