**Press Release**

**Death Investigation – Yucca**

On Friday, December 20, Mohave County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to an incident near Santa Fe Ranch Rd. and Arlington St. in Yucca involving a female who reportedly fell from the back of a truck. The woman, later identified as Lindsey Young, 31, of Yucca, was transported to a Las Vegas hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries. The investigation is ongoing, and an autopsy is scheduled to determine the official cause of death.

**Death Investigation – Kingman**

On Tuesday, December 24, Mohave County Sheriff’s Office Deputies were called to the 2800 block of Hearne Ave. in Kingman regarding a residential structure fire. Upon arrival, deputies found a victim within the residence. Despite attempts to remove the victim, deputies were overcome by smoke and heat. Personnel from the Northern Arizona Fire District extricated the victim and initiated life-saving measures. The victim was transported to Kingman Regional Medical Center, where they later succumbed to their injuries. A deputy was treated and released for smoke inhalation at the hospital. The victim’s name is being withheld pending next of kin notification. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

**Fatal Traffic Crash – Littlefield**

On Tuesday, December 24, at approximately 6:22 PM, Mohave County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to a traffic collision near Mile Post #3 on Highway 91 in Littlefield. The investigation revealed that a Ford truck traveling northbound crossed the center line and struck a Toyota truck traveling southbound. After the collision, the driver and sole occupant of the Ford, identified as Michael Doan, 46, of Las Vegas, fled the scene. Deputies located Doan hiding nearby. He admitted involvement in the collision and exhibited signs of alcohol impairment. The driver of the Toyota was pronounced deceased at the scene. A passenger from the Toyota sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital. Following the initial investigation, Michael Doan was booked into the Mohave County Adult Detention Facility on charges of 2nd Degree Murder and Aggravated Assault. The victim’s name is being withheld at this time. The case remains under investigation, with additional charges pending.