Young Couple and Two Sons Die in State Route 260 Collision
A head-on collision on State Route 260 near Heber-Overgaard, Arizona, killed a young couple, Giovanni Huerta and Kiah Begaye, who were high school sweethearts, along with their two young sons, Dakota and Malakai. The family was returning from a holiday…
Charlotte, NC, September 10, 2026 — A tragic head-on collision on State Route 260 near Heber-Overgaard, Arizona, has claimed the lives of a young couple and their two sons. The victims have been identified as Giovanni Huerta, Kiah Begaye, and their children, Dakota and Malakai. Huerta and Begaye were described as high school sweethearts.
The family was reportedly returning home from a holiday weekend trip when the fatal crash took place. Details regarding the specific circumstances leading to the collision, including the exact date and time, have not been provided. The identity of any other parties involved in the collision was also not immediately available. Further information on the incident is pending.
Story summarized from the original created by Jason Barry, Gray News staff on www.wbtv.com, see more information here.
