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Flaming motorhome falls from overpass into Yuma family's backyard

17.07.2026 05:06 1 min 2 sources
https://www.azfamily.com HRV + 1 more

In Brief

A burning motorhome plunged from an overpass into a private backyard in Yuma, Arizona on March 3, 2026. No injuries were reported; the driver fled.

On March 3, 2026, in Yuma, Arizona, a flaming motorhome drove off an overpass and crashed into the backyard of a private home. According to local reports, the vehicle was engulfed in flames. Firefighters and rescue crews responded to the scene.

No family members were injured, but the house sustained damage. The driver fled the scene. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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Flaming motorhome falls from overpass into Yuma family's yard

04.03.2026 https://www.azfamily.com HRV Original source

RV crashes into family's yard after leaving freeway

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