Officer Jason Judd Death – Officer Jason Judd who was involved in a crash on Wednesday morning shortly after 11 a.m. at Liberty High School near 97th Avenue and Deer Valley Road has died, says the police.
The Peoria motorcycle officer who was immediately rushed to the hospital after the crash has died of his injuries.
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According to Art Miller, Peoria police Chief as he spoke about Judd’s death in a news release outside Honor Health – Deer Valley: “Today is a tough day for the Peoria Police Department,”
The deceased officer was a 21-year veteran of the department, and he served as a motor officer for 17 years. He was also an Air Force veteran.
Chief Miller continues by saying, “He was a husband, a father, a friend and just a great cop. Jason was one of the finest of our finest.”
It was reported by officer Brandon Sheffert of the Peoria Police Department that officer Judd was on duty at the time of the crash. The crash happened after the demo which he went to perform as part of a youth camp in Liberty High School.
As reported by Sheffert, “The motorcycle came out from under him and he crashed.”
Investigation is still ongoing to determine the cause of the crash
Flags around the state have been ordered to be lowered to half-staff on Thursday in Judd’s honor by Gov. Doug Ducey.