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Horse Euthanized After Laveen Crash
1 Dec
Summary
- A horse was euthanized after a severe collision with a vehicle.
- The incident occurred late at night on November 29 in Laveen.
- Neither the rider nor the driver sustained injuries in the crash.
A tragic accident in Laveen on the evening of November 29 resulted in the euthanasia of a horse. Deputies from the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office responded to reports of a crash involving a vehicle and a horseback rider near 35th Avenue and Dobbins Road.
Upon arrival, authorities learned that a woman riding a horse had been struck by an oncoming vehicle. Fortunately, neither the rider nor the driver of the car sustained any injuries from the collision. However, the horse suffered critical injuries.
To prevent further suffering, the horse was humanely euthanized at the owner's request. The incident was investigated as an accident, and authorities noted the frequent presence of horse riding in the vicinity where the crash occurred.
