Authorities identify man killed in collision involving Phoenix Police SUV

PHOENIX – Authorities released the identity of the man on Monday who was killed in a collision involving a Phoenix Police SUV last week.

Erik Yrigollen, 53, died from his injuries after he was taken to the hospital, according to the Phoenix Police Department.

Details on collision involving Phoenix Police SUV

The two-vehicle collision occurred around 7:20 p.m. at the intersection of Cave Creek Road and Pinnacle Peak Road.

The officer behind the wheel of a Tahoe was hospitalized with unspecified injuries that aren’t considered life-threatening.

According to the preliminary investigation, Yrigollen’s car was heading west on Pinnacle Peak Road and ran a red light at Cave Creek Road before colliding with the northbound police SUV.

“Additional details about the collision remain part of the ongoing investigation,” Sgt. Rob Scherer said in a media advisory Friday morning.

Photos from the scene showed significant damage to both vehicles.

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