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NOGALES, Ariz. Authorities say a police officer from the southern Arizona border city of Nogales has died after being struck by a passing vehicle while helping with a lane closure on Interstate 19.
Nogales Police Department said Friday on its Facebook page that 40-year-old Officer Jeremy Brinton was working an off-duty assignment when the accident took place Thursday evening.
Brinton was stabilized and taken by helicopter to a trauma hospital, where he later died.
The police department says the Arizona Department of Public Safety is handling the investigation.
Brinton was a member of the Nogales department for 18 years.
The Arizona Department of Public Safety is investigating. AZDPS is deeply saddened by the death of Nogales Police Officer Jeremy Brinton, the Arizona Department of Public Safety said in a statement. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and colleagues at this incredibly difficult time.
Two people were in the vehicle that hit Brinton and impairment has been ruled out, according to FOX 10. It wasn’t reported if the driver could face charges.
Brinton was an 18-year veteran of the department.
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