MOHAVE COUNTY, Ariz. (KTNV) — A Clark County District Court employee has been arrested after causing a fatal crash in Mohave County.
The crash happened at 6:22 p.m. on Christmas Eve, near Mile Post #3 on Highway 91 in Littlefield.
Investigators say 46-year-old Michael Doan was traveling northbound when he drove across the center line and hit a truck that was traveling southbound. The driver of the other vehicle, who was later identified as Donald Thurston from Prineville, Oregon, was pronounced dead at the scene and a passenger in that vehicle was taken to the hospital to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
After the crash, a Mohave County Sheriff's Office spokesperson said Doan ran away from the scene.
Deputies immediately searched the area and found Doan hiding. Deputies say Doan admitted to his involvement in the collision and showed signs and symptoms of alcohol impairment.
Doan was booked into the Mohave County Adult Detention Facility.
He is facing several charges, including second degree murder, aggravated assault, manslaughter, criminal damage, DUI, and failure to remain at an accident scene involving serious injury/death.
Doan is an Assistant Court Administrator with the Clark County District Court. He has been placed on administrative leave.
