The Lake Havasu City Police Department wants to inform the community about a growing nationwide trend involving the theft of Hyundai and Kia vehicles. This trend has emerged from social media posts exploiting a security vulnerability in certain models that lack a “push-to-start” ignition system. Both Hyundai and Kia have released software updates to mitigate vulnerability. Owners of Hyundai and Kia vehicles with a keyed ignition are encouraged to contact their trusted dealership to confirm if their vehicle is affected and the process for upgrading their vehicle’s software.

On December 19, 2024, at approximately 9:27 a.m., officers from the Lake Havasu City Police Department responded to a single-vehicle collision in the 2100 block of McCulloch Boulevard North. Upon arrival, officers determined that the driver experienced an unidentified medical emergency while traveling east on McCulloch Boulevard North. The vehicle veered left, striking several decorative pots in the median before colliding with a light pole.

On January 2, 2025, at approximately 2:29 p.m., officers from the Lake Havasu City Police Department responded to a head-on collision on State Route 95 near Dub Campbell Parkway (Mile Marker 176). Upon arrival, it was determined that a black Dodge truck and a semi-truck with a trailer had collided head-on. The driver and passenger of the Dodge were pronounced deceased at the scene.