Edward Orpheus, 48, drives deliberately into group care home, killing Jeffrey Brumley, 61, in Phoenix, Arizona
Modified Date:
Thu, 11/27/2014 - 6:53pmAccident Date:
Monday, November 17, 2014Driver arrested after Phoenix group-home crash kills 1
Neighbor Tim Feit said he ran outside when he heard a loud noise, thinking someone had hit his truck parked on the street. "You could see stuff flying," Feit said, referring to debris from the crash.
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Authorities say the vehicle struck Brumley, who was in a wheelchair.
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According to the authorities, the driver of the 2004 Nissan, 48-year-old Edward Orpheus may have been suicidal but investigation on the motive is still on-going.
Witnesses say they saw a white Nissan accelerate quickly before the driver ran it into a group care home near 35th Avenue and Deer Valley Road in Phoenix, Arizona. Five patients suffering from traumatic brain injuries and two caretakers lived there. The car drove twenty feet into the home where it struck and killed Jeffrey Brumley, 61. The man was taken to a hospital and later pronounced dead. Police speculate that the crash may have been a suicide attempt, as the driver reportedly has no relation to the group home. Authorities are working to determine if drugs or alcohol were involved. The driver remains hospitalized, and he likely will face homicide and endangerment charges.
Type: Pedestrian Accident
Topics:
Property DamagePeople Involved:
Jeffrey Brumley
Edward Orpheus
Roadway:
35th Avenue and Deer Valley RoadCity:
Phoenix, AZCounty:
Maricopa County, AZArea:
Phoenix, AZ
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