Phoenix Police Officer Dies in Crash With Red-Light Runner

The Phoenix police officer, 27-year-old Ginarro New died after being hit by a driver who ran a red light, authorities said, on June 1, 2021. Phoenix Police Department via AP

PHOENIX—A Phoenix police officer died after being hit by a driver who ran a red light and also died, authorities said Tuesday.

The crash happened Monday night after 27-year-old Officer Ginarro New entered an intersection and his police SUV was hit by another car, Phoenix police said in a statement.