Skip to Content
Remaining Ad Time Ad - 00:00

UPDATE: Fatal crash on Highway 95

UPDATE: 5:06 P.M.

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KSWT, KECY) - KYMA.com has learned the name and age of a driver who died in a head-on crash on 16th street Tuesday morning.

The Yuma County Sheriff's Office (YCSO) says 19-year-old Fernando Palencia-Velasco was killed when his Toyota Camry crossed the center line and hit a Peterbilt truck.

The driver of the truck, 62-year-old Ignacio Hernandez-Ramirez suffered only minor injuries in the crash.

YCSO is still investigating the accident, but deputies say it doesn't look like alcohol contributed to the crash.

Crash scene in the 2700 block of 16th Street in Yuma

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KSWT, KECY) - Driver dies after colliding with semi-truck on US Highway 95 Tuesday.

The Yuma County Sheriff's Office (YCSO) said a black sedan and a semi-truck pulling two trailers crashed into each other.

YCSO said the driver of the sedan died at the scene and the driver of the semi-truck did not suffer any injuries.

YCSO is currently investigating the crash.

Stay with News 11 as we gather more information.

Article Topic Follows: News

Jump to comments ↓

Author Profile Photo

Sumiko Keil

Sumiko Keil has served as the Digital Content Producer since March 2019.

Author Profile Photo

Lisa Sturgis

Lisa Sturgis Lisa got her first job in TV news at KYMA in 1987.

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

KYMA KECY is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.

Skip to content