DATE/TIME: Wednesday, April 23, 2024, at 3:18 p.m.
INCIDENT: CVC 2800.2 - Felony Evading
LOCATION: 800 Block of W. Broadway Street, Needles, CA 92363
SUSPECT(S): Kyle Kingsmith, 32-years-old, Resident of Bullhead City, Arizona
VICTIM(S): State of California
SUMMARY: On April 23, 2025, at about 3:18 p.m., deputies from the Colorado River Station/Needles Police Department attempted to initiate a traffic stop on a motorcycle operated by a male subject, later identified as Kyle Kingsmith.
Kingsmith failed to yield and fled the scene in a reckless manner, committing multiple traffic violations as he traveled through Needles and into Mohave Valley, Arizona. During the pursuit, Kingsmith entered agricultural areas that were inaccessible to patrol vehicles. While navigating the off-road terrain, he was involved in a single-vehicle traffic collision.
Kingsmith was later transported to an area hospital for his injuries. The investigation into the incident remains ongoing.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Deputy K. Sutton or Sergeant A. Pennington of the Colorado River Station (760)326-9200. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1800-78-CRIME (27463), or leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Deputy K. Sutton
Station: Colorado River Station/Needles Police Department
Phone No. (760) 326-9200
Case No. 212500281
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
