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Kingman Man Killed in Police Pursuit Crash Near Bullhead City, Five Suspects in Custody

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Marcus Whitfield

Kingman Man Killed in Police Pursuit Crash Near Bullhead City, Five Suspects in Custody

BULLHEAD CITY, Ariz. (Sept. 15, 2026) -- A 32-year-old Kingman man was killed in a head-on collision during a police pursuit in northwestern Arizona early Monday morning, and authorities say five suspects are now in custody, according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety.

What Happened

The crash occurred after a Bullhead City police patrol supervisor spotted a vehicle speeding on Hancock Road around 4 a.m. and initiated a pursuit. The vehicle reportedly continued south on Highway 95 toward Fort Mohave, losing sight of the pursuing officers.

Officers later saw the same vehicle heading north on Highway 95, prompting a second pursuit. The driver again refused to stop. According to DPS, the vehicle swerved into the opposite lane of traffic and struck another car head-on roughly two miles from the Arizona-Nevada state line.

The driver of the struck vehicle, Jeremy Matthew Miller, 32, of Kingman, was killed in the crash.

Suspects Identified

DPS identified the following suspects in connection with the crash:

  • Driver, 15-year-old boy from Redlands, California. The teen was booked for first-degree homicide, two counts of unlawful flight from police, a weapons misconduct violation, and a felony parole violation warrant from the Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections.

  • Passenger, 18-year-old Matthew Josiah Silvas of Kingman. He will be charged with first-degree homicide. DPS noted that additional charges are possible.

  • Three additional juvenile suspects, all residents of Kingman. They will be charged with possession of stolen property and for being runaways.

Ongoing Investigation

DPS said its investigation into the circumstances of the crash is ongoing. Additional details about the pursuit, the condition of the surviving occupants of the suspect vehicle, and any further charges are expected as the investigation progresses.

The crash closed a portion of Highway 95 near the state line. Local authorities urged motorists to exercise caution in the area.

This article is based on reporting from AZFamily/KTVK and the Arizona Department of Public Safety. For the latest updates, follow official DPS communications.

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