John Edward Harding killed in car crash involving Maricopa Co. police vehicle.

One person was killed after a Maricopa County Sheriff's Office vehicle collided with a car in the west Valley Monday afternoon, Glendale police said.

The victim, a civilian, was identified as John Edward Harding, 63, of Glendale.

The driver of the SUV, on-duty MCSO Deputy Sean Pearce, was also hurt and taken to a local hospital, said Glendale police. Sean Pearce is the son of former state Senator Russell Pearce.

Pearce is a 20-year veteran with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office. He is assigned to the Special Investigations Division/Violent Crimes Unit, according to his LinkedIn page.

The accident occurred at 59th and Hayward avenues, just south of Northern, about 1:20 p.m.

Glendale police said the SUV and a silver unmarked MCSO pickup were traveling northbound on 59th Avenue in the center lane.

Harding was attempting to make a left-hand turn off Hayward when the collision occurred, according to police.

The SUV pushed Harding's vehicle about 30 yards before coming to a stop.

The intersection at 59th and Northern avenues is closed while the investigation continues.

The Glendale Police Department Vehicular Crimes Unit has taken over the investigation.