The Glendale community is mourning the tragic loss of Amanda Rogers, a 35-year-old woman whose life was cut short in a horrifying car accident. The incident occurred on the evening of November 10, when a vehicle drove into Amanda’s family home near 67th Avenue and Beardsley Road.
Amanda, a loving wife, mother, and cherished member of her community, was reportedly decorating her family’s Christmas tree in the living room when the unthinkable happened. The vehicle crashed through the walls of her home, leaving Amanda critically injured. She was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment but succumbed to her injuries on Monday, November 18.
Amanda Rogers was described by those who knew her as a warm, compassionate, and devoted individual. Known for her love of family and her infectious enthusiasm for life, Amanda’s sudden and tragic death has left her loved ones and community grappling with an immense void.
Her family had been preparing for the holiday season, a time Amanda cherished deeply. What should have been a joyful moment—decorating the Christmas tree—turned into a devastating nightmare that forever altered their lives.
The crash occurred just before 8 p.m. on November 10. According to Glendale Police, the vehicle involved drove off the road and into Amanda’s home, striking her as she stood in the living room. The occupants of the car, an unidentified man and woman, were detained at the scene and later released pending further investigation. Preliminary reports from law enforcement indicate that speed and impairment are believed to have played a significant role in the crash.
