In the early morning hours, July 28, 2017, members of the Lake Havasu City Police Department’s Traffic Crash Investigation Unit (TCU) responded to Industrial Boulevard and S.R. 95 to investigate a traffic collision which had resulted in a fatality.

The investigation has revealed that a Hyundai SUV being operated by a 17-year-old male was traveling north on S.R. 95 when it crossed the center line striking a Kia Soul heading in the opposite direction.  The driver of the Kia Soul vehicle succumbed to injuries sustained during the crash.  He has been identified as 41-year-old Fontana California resident, Russ Genovese.  The 17-year-old male was transported to a Las Vegas area hospital as a result of injuries he sustained during the crash. 

Alcohol is believed to be a factor in the collision, which remains under investigation. 

Public Information Officer:  Lt. Shane Sloma (928) 855-1171