A Glendale community was shaken after 35-year-old Amanda Rogers died as a result of injuries sustained when a car crashed into her home. The incident, which took place near 67th Avenue and Beardsley Road just before 8 p.m. on Nov. 10, has left the Rogers family and neighbors in mourning. According to FOX 10 Phoenix, Rogers was decorating her family's Christmas tree in the living room when the tragedy struck. She passed away nearly a week later yesterday.
Glendale Police have yet to formally identify the individuals in the car, but they were detained and eventually released pending further investigation. Police believe that speed and impairment may have played a critical role in causing the crash. In a pursuit of justice to be realized, they expect an arrest to be made within the next week, furthering the narrative of a community waiting for a sense of closure. This comes from a statement obtained by Arizona's Family, painting a picture of the complex and ongoing investigation.
Amanda Rogers remembered as a "great mom" and a "wonderful neighbor" by those in her community, leaves behind her husband and two young children. Neighbors, like Jenny Frank, spoke to Arizona's Family about the family, stating, "It's just so sad, so tragic. I just feel so heartbroken for the family," a statement obtained by Arizona's Family. Rogers was in the midst of a quintessential holiday activity, one that places a warm light on these biting November days when the unfortunate event occurred.
Support for the Rogers family has been quick, with a GoFundMe set up to help her husband and children during this tough time. Those wishing to contribute can find the donation page through a link from Arizona's Family. Sergeant Bryan Hoskin of Glendale Police called the case "very complex," with many pieces of evidence. The investigation is still ongoing to understand the events that led to this tragedy.
