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On-duty deputy hits and kills southern Arizona pedestrian, sheriff's office says

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Updated  October 14, 2023 10:19pm MST
Crime and Public Safety
FOX 10 Phoenix

PIMA COUNTY, Ariz. - A deputy hit and killed a pedestrian while on duty in Pima County, the sheriff's office says.

On Oct. 14 at around 5 p.m., Deputy Matthew Horrigan was driving a marked patrol car on SR 86 on his way to the Ajo District.

"The initial investigation indicates that at the time of the collision, the pedestrian was wearing dark clothing and lying in the middle of the road. The collision occurred during the hours of darkness," PCSO said.

Horrigan wasn't injured and stayed at the scene. The victim hasn't been identified.

The Tohono O’odham Traffic Unit is investigating this incident.

Deputy hits, kills person lying in the road: sheriff's office says

A deputy hit and killed a pedestrian while on duty in Pima County, the sheriff's office says. On Oct. 14 at around 5 p.m., Deputy Matthew Horrigan was driving a marked patrol car on SR 86 on his way to the Ajo District.

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