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Arizona Crash: Gaps in Mental Health Care

Author: The Daily News Now! February 26, 2026 Duration: 1:50

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On September 14, 2025, a tragic head-on crash on State Route 260 in Navajo County, Arizona, claimed the lives of ambulance paramedics Brenna Kulikowski and Damon Thompson. The driver, Angela Bouck, had a history of bipolar disorder and road rage incidents, yet no formal mental health check was triggered after her arrest. The tight-knit community mourns the loss of two dedicated first responders, highlighting the need for more behavioral health providers in rural Arizona.

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