On Monday, September 15, 2025, a chaotic multi-vehicle collision unfolded just before 4 p.m. at the bustling intersection of Kino Avenue and North Stockton Hill Road in Kingman, Arizona, drawing a swift response from local authorities. The crash, which involved three vehicles, was allegedly sparked by 30-year-old Kingman resident Jesse Basil Arrey, who was behind the wheel of a sedan while heavily intoxicated.
Officers later determined Arrey’s blood alcohol concentration was approximately 0.16%—double Arizona’s legal limit of 0.08%—after he failed standardized field sobriety tests during a subsequent stop.
Eyewitness accounts and police reports indicate Arrey rear-ended one vehicle before sideswiping another, causing minor property damage but no serious harm to the other drivers involved.
Tragically, a 5-year-old girl riding as a passenger in Arrey’s car sustained minor injuries in the impact, prompting immediate medical attention at the scene.
Rather than remaining to assist or exchange information, Arrey fled the area in his damaged vehicle, turning what could have been a standard fender-bender into a felony hit-and-run case.
Kingman Police Department patrol units quickly located and pulled over Arrey’s sedan near the intersection of Peart Avenue and Verdugo Road, roughly a mile from the crash site, around 4:45 p.m.
The arrest followed a brief investigation, during which officers confirmed the severity of his impairment and the presence of the young child, escalating the charges significantly. Arrey now faces a slate of serious felony and misdemeanor counts, including:
| Charge | Description |
|---|---|
| Aggravated DUI with Minor Present | Driving under the influence while a child under 15 is in the vehicle, a Class 4 felony. |
| Extreme DUI | BAC over 0.15, enhancing penalties. |
| Aggravated Assault | Reckless endangerment causing physical injury. |
| Endangerment | Placing another person in imminent danger. |
| Standard DUI | Basic impaired driving offense. |
These charges carry potential sentences ranging from probation and fines to years in prison, depending on Arrey’s prior record and court outcomes.
He was promptly booked into the Mohave County Adult Detention Facility, where he remains in custody as of the latest reports.
Deputy Kingman Police Chief Joel Freed emphasized the gravity of the situation in a statement to local media: “This incident underscores the dangers of impaired driving, especially with vulnerable passengers like children involved. We’re committed to holding such drivers accountable to protect our community.”
The Kingman Police Department has urged residents to report suspicious driving behaviors and reminded the public of Arizona’s strict zero-tolerance policies for DUI with minors.As of Sunday, September 21, no formal arraignment date has been publicly announced, and Arrey’s legal team has yet to comment. Community reactions on social media have been swift, with local news outlet The Bee sharing the police press release on X, sparking discussions about road safety in Mohave County.
Officials continue to investigate potential additional factors, but the case serves as a stark reminder amid a string of recent traffic mishaps in the area. For ongoing coverage, check updates from the Kingman Police Department or local outlets like the Kingman Daily Miner.