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Phoenix Hearing Officer Killed in Downtown Garage as Investigation Continues

City officials have opened a parking‑garage safety review following the crash that killed hearing officer Susan Hawkins.

Overview

  • Phoenix police say 60-year-old Susan Hawkins was struck by a pickup shortly after 4:15 p.m. on Feb. 11 inside an employee garage near 3rd Avenue and West Adams.
  • Preliminary findings indicate the driver was turning down a ramp when the truck hit Hawkins as she walked from the elevators on the second floor.
  • First responders provided medical aid and transported her to a hospital, where she was later pronounced dead.
  • According to police, the driver remained at the scene, impairment does not appear to be a factor, and the driver’s identity has not been released as vehicular-crimes detectives continue their investigation.
  • City Manager Ed Zuercher announced a review of additional safety measures for municipal parking garages, as city leaders publicly mourned the longtime employee who had served on and off since 1993.