John Edward Harding killed in car crash involving Maricopa Co. police vehicle.
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Sean Pearce told investigators he thought he was going about 55 mph in the center northbound lane of 59th Avenue and had no traffic in front of him, and then he saw Harding's vehicle enter the intersection of Hayward Avenue.
Sean Pearce said he locked up the brakes on the SUV but was unable to avoid the collision, according to the report.
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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.
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.
Type: Car Accident
People Involved:
John Edward Harding
Roadway:
59th and Hayward avenuesCity:
Glendale, AZCounty:
Maricopa County, AZArea:
Phoenix, AZ
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