A heartbroken family is offering a hefty sum for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a hit-and-run driver who killed a motorcyclist last month in Carefree, AZ. According to ABC15, Tim Hadrich, the father of the victim, has put up $50,000 as a reward in the hopes that someone will come forward with details about the driver who struck his son, David Hadrich, on December 10.
The tragic incident occurred near Cave Creek and Pima roads. David, just 27 years old at the time of his death, was described by his father as "the best son ever" and "the most compassionate person you would ever want to meet." The Hadrichs shared a bond through their love of motorcycle riding, frequently taking to Cave Creek Road on weekends. "Every Saturday, Sunday, we have lunch we go do this path," Tim Hadrich recounted in a statement obtained by ABC15.
The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office said that David Hadrich was hit after completing a turn at the stop sign from Pima Road when a pick-up truck allegedly blew through the intersection and collided with him. The elder Hadrich faced a harrowing decision in the moments following the crash: "I had two thoughts on my mind chase him or save my son, and I had to be with my son," he told ABC15. "Davie was our whole world."
Investigators are seeking a white 4-door GMC Sierra, model years 2015 to 2019, with distinct features that include black handles, steel rims, tow mirrors, and tinted windows. The truck should also have bumper damage from the incident. The search for the hit-and-run driver has been detailed by ABC15, which urges anyone with information to reach out to the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office at 602 876-1011 or MCSO Tips at 602 876-8477, referencing report IR23-031561.
Meanwhile, the Hadrich family has also taken action to prevent future tragedies by advocating for traffic calming measures along Cave Creek Road. "People run this stop sign," Tim Hadrich stressed, suggesting "A roundabout" could enhance safety in the area. The family's plea extends beyond justice for their son to broader concerns for the well-being of their community.
