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Marcos Icahuate

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – A man has died following a crash where speeding and impairment were factors, according to Yuma Police Department (YPD).

The man was identified as 37-year-old Richard Wagner.

At about 3:00 p.m. on June 18, officers were called about a crash between an SUV and a motorcycle in the area of W. 32nd Street and S. 8th Avenue.

YPD says a 59-year-old woman driving a Mazda was driving westbound on 32nd street when she turned left onto S. 8th avenue, and crashed into Wagner driving a Yamaha motorcycle.

Wagner was taken to Onvida Health with serious injuries.

YPD says the driver of the Mazda was impaired and the motorcyclist was speeding.

No other injuries were reported, according to YPD.

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information on this case is encouraged to call YPD at (928) 783-4421 or 78-CRIME at (928) 782-7463 to remain anonymous.

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Samuel Kirk

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – It’s been over a month since Eric Martinez was critically injured in a hit-and-run, and this weekend, the community stepped up to show their support.

A fundraiser tournament to benefit Martinez, 48, was held Sunday at the Eagles Lodge in Yuma.

The washoe event drew dozens of teams and hundreds of supporters, all raising money to help cover medical expenses for Martinez.

The tournament featured a double-elimination format, raffles, cash prizes, and a barbecue, with plenty of love from family, friends, and strangers alike.

“I’m overwhelmed when I brought Eric in. He was overwhelmed, you know. It brought a tear to my eye, you know, so many people…they all hadn’t seen him and people have reached out to us, prayers and everything. It’s great,” said Larry Munoz, Martinez’s stepfather.

Family members say the support they’ve received since the incident has been overwhelming.

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Dillon Fuhrman

YUMA COUNTY, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) is investigating a crash where two people were injured.

The crash happened at around 2:05 p.m. Saturday at the intersection of W. County 14th Street and S. Somerton Avenue.

YCSO says a white 2014 Chevy Silverado was driving northbound on S. Somerton Avenue, “through the intersection at W. County 14th Street,” when a marked U.S. Border Patrol truck driving westbound “failed to stop at a red light at the intersection.”

The U.S. Border Patrol truck hit the Silverado, causing the truck to rollover and crash into a traffic light post “where it came to a stop,” YCSO says.

According to YCSO, both drivers of the truck and Silverado suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were taken to Onvida Health by the Somerton/Cocopah Fire Department. YCSO also says, “There were no other passengers.”

While impairment did not factor in the crash, the investigation is ongoing. If anyone has information regarding the case, call YCSO at (928) 783-4427, call 78-CRIME to remain anonymous, or visit YCSO’s website to submit an anonymous tip.

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Manoah Tuiasosopo

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Just in time for the summer, a new frozen yogurt shops has opened its doors in Yuma Saturday.

Chillzz Frozen Yogurt offers an assortment of fresh new flavors along with a multitude of delicious toppings.

Locals flooded in to cool off and get a look at Yuma’s newest frozen yogurt shop, located at 1450 S. 4th Avenue.

Angelica Luna, the shop’s owner, says she wants locals to come in and stay for a while.

“We try to make it like very friendly and open, so people can come and not just get the frozen yogurt, but also stay and have a good time, talk with each other, and enjoy the treat,” Luna explained.

This is the second yogurt shop to open in Yuma County, with the first one being Frozz Frozen Yogurt opening in San Luis last weekend.

To learn more about Chillzz Frozen Yogurt, click here.

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Dillon Fuhrman

IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) – Imperial County Health officials confirm the first mosquito pool test positive for West Nile Virus (WNV).

As the weather heats up, mosquitoes are more active which means a higher chance of spreading diseases like WNV.

Officials are reminding everyone to protect themselves by wearing insect repellent, covering up with long sleeves, and staying indoors. They’re also asking people to dump out standing water around their homes.

If you start feeling sick with symptoms like fever or nausea, contact your doctor. 

To learn more about this, read the press release, written in English and Spanish, below.

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Marcos Icahuate

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – A man was taken to the hospital after a crash, according to Yuma Police Department (YPD).

At about 3 p.m. on June 18, officers were called about a crash between an SUV and a motorcycle in the area of W. 32nd Street and S. 8th Avenue.

YPD says a 59-year-old woman driving a Mazda was driving westbound on 32nd street when she turned left onto S. 8th avenue, and crashed into a 37-year-old man driving a Yamaha motorcycle.

The motorcycle rider was taken to Onvida Health with serious injuries.

YPD says the driver of the Mazda was impaired and the motorcyclist was speeding.

No other injuries were reported, according to YPD.

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information on this case is encouraged to call YPD at (928) 783-4421 or 78-CRIME at (928) 782-7463 to remain anonymous.

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Marcos Icahuate

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – A back to school rodeo is returning for students in Yuma.

The event will be held Saturday, July 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Yuma Civic Center (1440 W. Desert Hills Dr.)

The first 2,000 students will receive a free backpack with school supplies.

The rodeo is open to students entering kindergarten through 8th grade and the child must be present to receive it.

More school supplies will be available through interactive booths.

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Karina Bazarte

CALIPATRIA, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) – Calipatria Mayor Michael Luellan sent a letter to California Governor Gavin Newsom in hopes of saving the Calipatria State Prison.

Mayor Luellen sent the letter last week after Governor Newsom announced another state prison may be closing to help balance the budget.

In the letter, Luellen explains how this would impact Imperial County Including people losing their jobs.

Luellen says he spoke to California Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis, who is giving her full support to keep the state prison open.

“We need to recognize during this uncertainty we are one Imperial Valley, we are one region and so we are looking at gaining support from our other cities and agencies. I had the opportunity to write a letter in support of it being sent to the City of El Centro. The City of Brawley is currently in the middle of passing it and hope other cities sign it too,” said Luellen.

Luellen says he is waiting to hear back from Newsom.

The governor has until June 30 to revise the California budget.

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Jalen Fong

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Trial dates have been set for the case of a Yuma man accused of sexually abusing a child.

48-year-old Randall Medders is facing five counts of child molestation, five counts of child abuse and 10 counts of aggravated assault with sexual motivation.

The alleged abuse happened between 2021 and 2022.

Medders rejected the state’s plea offer which would have sent him to prison for 17 years, putting him on lifetime probation and have him register as a sex offender since last September.

His trial is set to begin August 6 and is expected to last three weeks.

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Jalen Fong

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – A request for a change of venue has been denied for the trial of one of the suspects involved in a Yuma house party shooting.

21-year-old Abraham Colin is facing two counts of first-degree murder and five counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in the deaths of 19-year-old Danny Garcia and 20-year-old Ande Blackthunder.

Colin’s attorney requested that his trial be moved from outside Yuma County, which was denied by judge Claudia Gonzalez.

His trial is set to begin August 5 and is expected to last four weeks.

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