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Family of Three Missing After Traveling Through Severe Winter Storms in Northern Arizona

Authorities are investigating the disappearance of Jiyeon Lee, Taehee Kim, and Junghee Kim, last seen traveling on Interstate 40 during hazardous weather conditions on March 13.

  • Jiyeon Lee, Taehee Kim, and Junghee Kim were last seen traveling from the Grand Canyon to Las Vegas on March 13, 2025.
  • The family was driving a 2024 white BMW rental car with California license plate 9KHN768, last tracked via GPS on Interstate 40.
  • Severe winter storms created dangerous travel conditions in the region during their journey, resulting in multiple accidents.
  • A 22-vehicle collision on Interstate 40 on the same day caused two fatalities and 16 injuries, but it is unclear if the family was involved.
  • The Coconino County Sheriff's Office has issued a missing persons alert and is seeking public assistance in locating the family.
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