Apr

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Elderly Women Struck and Killed While Crossing Street

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Maricopa, AZ-On April 1, at approximately 7:15 p.m., Maricopa police officers responded to the area of Honeycutt and Taft on a report of an unknown emergency. Upon arrival it was quickly determined that a pedestrian had been struck while attempting to cross the street at this location.

Witnesses at the scene told police that it was dark as two vehicles, one a small passenger car, were traveling west on Honeycutt approaching Taft. The lead vehicle turned into the parking lot of the catholic church. As the small passenger car continued west, it struck an elderly female pedestrian as she attempted to cross the street.

The pedestrian, later identified as Aurora Combs, an 80-year-old resident of Maricopa, was attended to by the Maricopa Fire Department at the scene. Unfortunately, her injuries were too severe and she was pronounced deceased in the emergency room at the Maricopa County Medical Center in Phoenix a short time later. Next of kin were notified of the fatality by Maricopa police officers and MPD Victims Assistance Providers. The passenger in the vehicle was also transported for precautionary reasons to a valley area hospital with minor injuries. The driver was treated and released at the scene.

The Maricopa Police Department is currently investigating this incident. No citations or charges have been issued at this time.

The Public Safety Department wishes to extend our condolences to the family and friends of theĀ  Ms. Combs. We continue to encourage all drivers to remain very aware of your surroundings as you travel the streets of Maricopa. As our weather continues to warm, more and more people will take advantage of the beautiful evenings. Be aware of pedestrians, especially in and around intersections. Pedestrians can aid in their ability to be clearly seen by wearing light colored or reflective clothing while walking at night.

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