Tragic Cliff Fall Claims Life of Prescott Woman: What Happened to Kristin Little?

A heartbreaking accident on Friday evening claimed the life of Kristin Little, a 39-year-old woman from Prescott, Arizona. The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) reported that Little’s vehicle plunged about 1,000 feet off a cliff southwest of Prescott, near the Thumb Butte area, which is approximately two miles from Copper Basin Road. Deputies responded to the scene after receiving distressing reports of a car falling from a significant height.

When authorities arrived around 5 p.m., they found the car had descended a steep mountainside. Tragically, Kristin Little was discovered deceased at the scene. Preliminary investigations revealed that she had been ejected from the vehicle after it had fallen approximately 500 feet. The impact of the fall was catastrophic, leading to her untimely death.

In response to the incident, YCSO deployed drones and a helicopter from the Arizona Department of Public Safety to conduct a thorough search of the area. The goal was to ensure that no additional victims were involved. Fortunately, no other individuals were found. Given the difficult terrain and the onset of darkness, YCSO made the decision to postpone the recovery of Little’s body until daylight could aid in the operation.

YCSO personnel remained on-site throughout the night to secure the area and prepare for the recovery mission. By just before noon on Saturday, they successfully retrieved Little’s body from the rugged mountainside and transported it to the medical examiner’s office. This careful and respectful recovery process was critical due to the challenging conditions and the need for accuracy in handling the situation.

Investigators believe that the accident occurred when Kristin Little was driving north on Thumb Butte Road. According to initial findings, she swerved left, which caused her vehicle to go off the road and tumble down the mountainside. The exact circumstances leading up to the crash are still under investigation. Authorities are working diligently to piece together the details and understand what may have contributed to this tragic event.

The loss of Kristin Little is deeply felt by the Prescott community, and her family and friends are mourning this tragic accident. As the investigation continues, the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office is committed to providing answers and closure to those affected by this devastating incident.