Las Vegas: A South Korean family vanished while driving between the Grand Canyon and Las Vegas amid a winter storm, officials report.
Last Known Location
Jiyeon Lee, 33, Taehee Kim, 59, and Junghee Kim, 54, disappeared on March 13.
They were traveling in a rental car on Interstate 40.
GPS data showed their vehicle westbound on the interstate at 3:27 p.m.
That timing coincided with a fatal pileup on the same route.
Authorities are investigating if their vehicle was involved.
Fatal Accident
The crash happened at milepost 159.5 in Williams, Arizona.
Multiple vehicles collided on icy, snow-covered roads.
Passenger vehicles were pushed into or under trucks.
The accident involved 22 vehicles and 36 individuals.
Two people died, and 16 were hospitalized.
Ongoing Investigation
Authorities have not confirmed if the family was in the crash.
The Coconino County Sheriff’s Office is leading the search.
The Republic of Korea’s Los Angeles Consulate is assisting.
Officials urge anyone with information to contact authorities.
Search efforts continue along the family’s last known route.
Appeal for Help
Investigators request public assistance in locating the missing family.
Anyone who has seen them after March 13 should report it.
Officials emphasize urgency due to harsh weather conditions.
Search teams are reviewing surveillance and GPS data.
Authorities remain hopeful for a breakthrough in the case.
