Quick Summary
- Nolan Coffland was critically injured in the crash and later passed away at the hospital.
- He was a linebacker on the school’s JV football team.
- The tragedy occurred on Nolan’s four-month anniversary with his girlfriend, Emory Chambers.
Nolan Coffland, a 16-year-old from Phoenix, tragically passed away in an ATV (All-Terrain Vehicle) accident on February 6, 2025.
He was critically injured in the crash and later passed away at the hospital, while his best friend remains in critical condition.
The accident occurred around 5:15 p.m. near 47th Avenue and Cholla Street.
According to the preliminary report, the driver lost control of the ATV, crashed through a metal fence, and plunged 30 feet into a dry canal.
Emergency responders rushed both boys to the hospital, but tragically, Nolan did not survive.
Nolan’s passing has deeply affected his family, friends, and the entire community. Heartfelt tributes and condolences have poured in on social media.
A family member shared:
Another tribute read:
It’s been a few days since you were taken away from us. This wasn’t supposed to happen to you. That smile, contagious laugh, jokester that you were will be missed by so many. We will love you always and forever # Nephew # forever 16 💚🙏🕊 Nolan Coffland
Via Facebook
Centennial High School, where Nolan was a junior and a linebacker on the JV football team, also shared a tribute:
WE ARE SADDENED WITH THE TRAGIC LOSS OF NOLAN COFFLAND, NOLAN WAS A FOOTBALL PLAYER AT CENTENNIAL HICH SCHOOL AND ALSO A REMARKABLE YOUNG MAN WHOSE INFECTIOUS SMILE BRIGHTENED THE LIVES OF EVERYONE AROUND HIM. HIS PRESENCE WILL BE DEARLY MISSED BYALL WHO KNEW HIM. MAY THE LOVE AND SUPPORT OF CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL AND COYOTE FOOTBALL HELP TO COMFORT THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS IN THIS DARK TIME OF LOSS, NOLAN’S MEMORY WILL FOREVER BEAT IN THE HEARTS OF THE COYOTES.
Via X
Centennial High School’s counselors and the Peoria District’s Grief Support Team are providing emotional support to students struggling with the heartbreaking news.
Nolan was more than just a student and athlete. His family shared that he was a straight-A student, an avid fisherman, and someone who loved working on cars. The family added:
We are without words on his tragic death and continue to pray for his best friend who is fitting for his life. Services are being planned for our sweet boy who was loved and missed by all.
Via 12news
The tragedy struck on what would have been Nolan’s four-month anniversary with his girlfriend, Emory Chambers. Recalling their time together, she shared:
I was at softball practice and I thought he was ignoring me and he was supposed to pick me up. His car was his favorite thing. He was really goofy. He’s a really funny guy.
Via 12news
The accident took place in an area commonly used for off-road vehicle activity, despite being restricted on state property.
Residents have voiced safety concerns, and authorities are reviewing footage to understand what led to the crash.
Meanwhile, the community is planning ways to honor Nolan’s memory.
His family, friends, and loved ones are holding onto the beautiful moments they shared with him, remembering him as a kind, bright, and unforgettable young soul.
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Here’s Something You Didn’t Know
- Nolan Coffland was born on August 5, 2008.
- He had a deep passion for fishing and enjoyed working on cars.
