One collision was investigated by Holbrook police officers during the period of Nov. 27 – Dec. 3, according to dispatcher reports.
At 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 30, a single vehicle collision with injuries occurred on State Route 77 near milepost 387. The vehicle involved was a white 2021 Toyota Corolla driven by Earl Abernathy, 86, of Joseph City. According to the report, Abernathy was traveling north on the highway when he lost control of the vehicle for unspecified reasons, swerving into oncoming traffic before leaving the road on the right side and driving into a ditch. Abernathy was transported by EMS to Little Colorado Medical Center for treatment of his injuries. Abernathy was cited for mandatory insurance suspension and failure to drive in one lane.
