Three collisions were investigated by Snowflake-Taylor police officers during the period of March 4-10, according to dispatcher reports.
At 8:02 a.m. on Wednesday, March 4, a two-vehicle, non-injury collision occurred at the intersection of West Snowflake Blvd., and North Third Street West in Snowflake. Reesa Kauffman, 48, of Snowflake, was operating a white 2015 Ram pickup truck and collided into the rear end of a red 2013 Toyota pickup operated by a 16-year-old juvenile. Kaufman was cited for driving at speed greater than reasonable and prudent. The juvenile had an instruction permit and was not operating with a licensed driver, therefore he was issued a citation for driving without a license. The mother, Driana Orduno-Berreys, 36, of Snowflake, was cited and released for permitting an unauthorized driver to drive.
At 8:27 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, a single-vehicle, non-injury collision occurred on West Tumbleweed Lane in Taylor. Quade Judd, 19, of Taylor, was arrested for DUI, underage DUI, underage drinking, an open container violation and criminal damage. Judd was booked into the Navajo County Jail.
At 8 p.m. on Sunday, March 8, a two-vehicle collision with injuries occurred at Casa Linda Drive and Main Street in Taylor. Charis Johnson, 23, of Taylor, driving a gold Chevy 1500 truck, collided with Calla Tatman, 21, of Taylor, who was driving a green 2002 Honda CR-V. Tatman failed to yield while making a left turn and was cited for failure to yield.
