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Family of Three Missing After Grand Canyon Trip During Winter Storm

Authorities are searching for Jiyeon Lee, Taehee Kim, and Junghee Kim, whose last known location aligns with a deadly multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 40.

A photo from a missing person flyer for Jiyeon Lee, 33, Taehee Kim, 59, and Junghee Kim, 54.
FILE: Snow on the cliffs of the Grand Canyon on Jan. 8, 2024, following a snowstorm.
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Overview

  • Jiyeon Lee, Taehee Kim, and Junghee Kim were last seen traveling from the Grand Canyon to Las Vegas on March 13, 2025, during hazardous winter storm conditions.
  • The family’s rented white 2024 BMW was last tracked via GPS on westbound Interstate 40 near Williams, Arizona, at 3:27 p.m. on the same day.
  • At that time and location, a 22-vehicle pileup occurred, resulting in two fatalities, 16 injuries, and a fire that burned for 20 hours, though it is unclear if the family was involved.
  • The Coconino County Sheriff's Office has issued a public appeal for information regarding the family’s whereabouts or contact with them after March 13.
  • The severe weather and treacherous road conditions in the region have complicated search efforts and investigations into the family’s disappearance.