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Adam Zink
Gender : Male
Age : 49
Race : White
Date : 02/12/2024
Location : SB State Route 95
City : Lake Havasu
County : Mohave
State : Arizona
Agency : Lake Havasu Police Department
Officer(s) :Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On February 12, 2024, at around 1:06 PM, the Lake Havasu City Police attempted to stop a 2019 Chevrolet Camaro after it was observed speeding near Acoma Blvd S and Demaret Dr. The vehicle fled from officers but was not pursued initially. Police later saw the Camaro again committing traffic violations at Sweetwater Ave and McCulloch Blvd S. After another failed traffic stop attempt, the driver fled again, leading to a low-speed pursuit north on Sweetwater Ave. The chase continued southbound on State Route 95 before the driver of the Camaro crossed into oncoming traffic and collided head-on with a 2004 Beaver Motorhome. The Camaro's driver, identified as 49-year-old Adam Zink, succumbed to his injuries at the scene. A passenger in the motorhome was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The Lake Havasu City Police Department's Crash Team is handling the investigation.
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The incident remains under investigation, and the police are awaiting toxicology results, with speed being considered a contributing factor to the crash.
