1 Injured in Truck Accident on State Route 95 in Fort Mohave, AZ

Fort Mohave, AZ — March 17, 2025, one person was injured in a truck accident at about 2:45 p.m. on State Route 95.

Authorities said a semi-truck and a sedan collided at the intersection of Route 95 and Lipan Boulevard. The impact knocked the car into a power pole and a signal pole.

The driver of the sedan was hospitalized with unspecified injuries after being extricated from her vehicle, according to authorities. The woman’s name has not been made public at this time.

No other injuries were reported.

Authorities have not released any additional information about the Mohave County crash. The accident is still being investigated.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

Crashes at intersections involving semi-trucks and passenger vehicles raise serious concerns about right-of-way, visibility, and whether all drivers had enough time to react safely. In this case, reports indicate that a semi-truck and a sedan collided at the intersection of State Route 95 and Lipan Boulevard, sending the car into a power pole and signal pole. A full investigation should determine whether this was due to driver error, poor intersection design or another contributing factor.

One of the first questions investigators should answer is which driver had the right-of-way. Was the semi-truck making a turn, running a red light, or failing to yield? Reviewing traffic signals, black box data and surveillance footage will be critical in understanding how both vehicles entered the intersection.

Another key factor is visibility. Large trucks have significant blind spots, especially at intersections. Was the truck driver able to see the sedan clearly before impact? Were there any obstructions, such as parked vehicles, signage or lighting issues, that could have prevented either driver from seeing the other in time? If poor visibility contributed to the crash, that should be closely examined.

Speed should also be considered. Semi-trucks require significantly more time to stop than passenger vehicles. Was the truck traveling too fast for conditions, making it harder to avoid a collision? Investigators should review black box data to determine whether the truck’s speed was appropriate as it approached the intersection.

At this stage, there isn’t enough public information to determine exactly what led to this crash. But if authorities focus only on who hit whom without investigating why the collision occurred — whether due to right-of-way confusion, poor visibility or excessive speed — they risk missing key details. A thorough investigation should take all possible factors into account to ensure a full understanding of what went wrong and whether safety improvements, such as better signage, traffic light adjustments or enhanced visibility measures, are needed to prevent similar crashes in the future.