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1 dead, multiple hurt in crash at Surprise intersection

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Published  October 31, 2025 12:55pm MST
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One person died following a crash on Oct. 31 at the intersection of Waddell Road and Sarival Avenue, police said. (KSAZ-TV)

The Brief

    • One person died following a crash on Oct. 31 at the intersection of Waddell Road and Sarival Avenue.
    • A 65-year-old woman was confirmed dead.
    • Speed is being considered a possible factor.

SURPRISE, Ariz. - One person has died following a crash on Friday at a West Valley intersection.

What we know:

The crash happened just before 10:30 a.m. on Oct. 31 at Waddell Road and Sarival Avenue. Surprise police say multiple people were taken to a hospital, where one person later died.

According to officers, one vehicle that was traveling westbound on Waddell attempted a left turn onto Sarival Avenue, as the second vehicle was traveling eastbound on Waddell. Both cars entered the intersection, colliding, as the first vehicle was making the left.

Both drivers were taken to a nearby hospital, where 65-year-old Janice Livesay later died from her injuries. 

Police said speed is a possible factor in the collision. This remains an ongoing investigation.

Map of where the crash happened

The Source: The Surprise Police Department

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