Victim of John Wayne Hit-and-Run Fights for Justice: ‘I Never Saw This Coming’

A hit-and-run incident on April 3, 2025, has left a 62-year-old Maricopa resident severely injured. Jacqueline “Jackie” Jones was struck by a vehicle while using a crosswalk on John Wayne Parkway, a busy thoroughfare in the area.

The accident occurred around 8 p.m. as Jones was returning home from Fry’s grocery store, where she had just purchased some food. As she crossed the street from the Wells Fargo side toward AutoZone, she felt confident in her right of way, having pushed the pedestrian button. Suddenly, she was knocked to the ground.

In a conversation following the incident, Jones expressed her shock, stating, “I never even saw the car. I was just thinking maybe my chicken was leaking in my bag, looked down, and I was hit.” Eyewitnesses described the fleeing vehicle variously as an SUV or a dark-colored sedan, but no solid details have emerged.

Despite her injuries, Jones initially turned down medical treatment at the scene, opting to go home. The following morning, she found herself unable to walk, prompting a visit to the hospital where doctors diagnosed her with a broken collarbone and fractures in her pelvic area. She now faces possible surgery and will be unable to work at her job at Dollar Tree.

“I’ve been walking to work for years. I just moved to Acacia last August to be closer to the store,” Jones lamented. “It’s a five-minute walk. I never imagined something like this would happen.” 

Jones highlighted the dangers of the intersection, drawing attention to a prior incident where another pedestrian was injured in the same location. Advocating for change, she said, “They need to fix it. Give turning drivers their own arrow. When I get the walk signal, no car should be turning in front of me.”

Compounding her difficulties, Jones does not have health insurance to cover her medical costs and is seeking public assistance in identifying the driver. “I’m not money hungry, but I’m going to have medical bills. I pay my bills. If they find the person, great. If not, life goes on,” she stated.

So far, she has not received further communication from the Maricopa police about the investigation. As she navigates her recovery, Jones is urging fellow pedestrians to exercise caution at the intersection. “Please be careful crossing that street. Until they fix that light, just be careful,” she advised.

Authorities encourage anyone with information about the hit-and-run to contact the Maricopa Police Department at 520-568-3673.