Highway 68 accident claims two lives

Golden Valley and Kingman Firefighters responded to Hwy-68 at Mile-Post 26 in Golden Valley for a two vehicle collision that took the lives of two people Sunday evening at approximately 7:00 PM.  Reports came pouring in about a two-vehicle accident with one vehicle on fire.  First arriving Golden Valley Fire Captain Dave Martin reported a two vehicle collision with one fully involved off the roadway.  There were two patients in the Ford Explorer who were removed by passing motorists because the vehicle was on fire.  The driver of the Ford Explorer and a child, who was reportedly restrained in a child car seat on the back seat, were both pronounced dead at the scene despite the efforts of Golden Valley Firefighter-Paramedics.  The driver of the pickup truck hauling a hot tar trailer sustained only moderate injuries because he was wearing his seatbelt and the airbags deployed. The driver of the pickup was transported to KRMC with moderate injuries. Golden Valley Fire officials reported westbound traffic flowed slowly as fire crews worked the scene for about an hour.  The cause of the accident is under investigation by DPS and the names have not been released.  Golden Valley Fire Officials warn of the dangers on Hwy-68 where there are multiple serious accidents every year. 

Highway 93 Semi Fire snarls traffic

Golden Valley Fire District responded for Mutual-Aid with Lake Mohave Ranchos and Northern Arizona Consolidated Fire District for a semi truck fire on Hwy-93 at Mile-Post 48. Arriving units reported a fully-involved semi trailer fire that was carrying ground rubber tire material.  The heavy black smoke could be seen for over ten miles as fire crews arrived.  Traffic was stopped for over 45-minutes until DPS and ADOT crews re-routed motorists around the wreckage.  The driver disengaged the semi truck from the burning trailer and moved to safe distance.   Fire officials warn motorist to keep in your vehicle at a safe distance to allow fire crews sufficient space to work without endangering the public during extinguishment operations.   The semi trailer and the load are considered a total loss.  The cause of the fire is under investigation and there we no injuries.

Golden Valley Firefighters were called to the scene of a Structure Fire at 3713 Maverick Rd at 2:47 PM, on Saturday April 07. Firefighters were confronted with heavy fire from the northeast corner of of the single-wide mobile home, which had several additions. Firefighters used an aggressive attack to save the south end of the home. Firefighters were met by challenging conditions on the interior of this structure, but overcame those obstacles to conserve property. Nobody was home at the time of the fire, there were no injuries. The cause of this fire was investigated by Golden Valley Fire Marshal Randy Osborn and was determined to be electrical in nature.