Megan Maiorana Dead, Anthony Maiorana Arrested after Car Crashed into Goodyear Lake [Goodyear, AZ]

Megan Maiorana Killed after Car Crashed into Goodyear Lake

 
GOODYEAR, AZ (April 1, 2024) — 35-year-old Megan Maiorana died after the car she was in crashed and submerged into a Goodyear lake on Friday, March 22.
 
Goodyear police said that just before 8:00 p.m., police responded to a gated community near Cantamia Parkway and Tanglewood Drive.
 
35-year-old Anthony Maiorana drove over and repeatedly hit a nearby curb and traversed onto the sidewalk and grass, causing the vehicle to spin and collide into a concrete culvert on the front passenger side, police said. The car then soared approximately 100 feet in the air before landing in the water where it began to sink.
 
Anthony was able to get out of the vehicle and first responders brought him to the hospital for treatment.
 
After multiple attempts by bystanders and officers, no one was able to extract Megan from the passenger side vehicle, according to court records. Her death was confirmed by a dive team, Goodyear police said. In addition, police documents said she was the driver’s wife.
 
Authorities arrested Anthony Maiorana after his released from the hospital. Anthony faces charges of manslaughter and extreme DUI in the death of Megan. The Goodyear Police Department reported that Anthony had a blood alcohol level of 0.234% after the crash.

Our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Megan Maiorana during this difficult time.

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