Kaja Pendic dies in fatal Apache Junction crash involving police officer
Fatal Apache Junction crash death of Kaja Pendic – Obituary
Kaja Pendic, the driver who tragically lost her life in a crash with an Apache Junction police officer on Tuesday afternoon, has been identified. The accident took place around 4:20 p.m. as the officer, responding to a road rage incident, collided with Pendic’s vehicle.
Pendic, whose next of kin have been informed, succumbed to her injuries, while the police officer was hospitalized. The Arizona Department of Public Safety has taken over the investigation into the crash, although they have not provided further comments.
The Apache Junction Police Department extended their thoughts and condolences to the families of all those involved, emphasizing their support during this challenging time. The officer involved in the incident had been with the department for three years.
