BULLHEAD CITY, Ariz. – March 27, 2023 – Bullhead City Police are investigating a fatal motor vehicle accident that occurred at Highway 95 and Rio Rancho Boulevard.

On Friday, March 24 at about 10:40 p.m., emergency crews responded to the scene of a two-vehicle head-on crash. The driver of a silver 2004 Saturn Vue, Dennis Lee Butt, 45 of Bullhead City, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of a black 2015 Dodge Dart was transported to Western Arizona Regional Medical Center where he was treated and released for minor injuries.
Through further investigation, police learned that Dennis Butt was headed northbound on Highway 95 and crossed into oncoming traffic, colliding with the Dodge Dart. Dennis Butt was found to be in possession of suspected methamphetamine. The accident remains under investigation.