Nathaniel Hauck Cited after Startling Vehicle Crash on 35th Avenue and Dobson Road [Phoenix, AZ]

Horse Euthanized after Phoenix Auto Accident on 35th Avenue and Dobson Road

PHOENIX, AZ (December 1, 2025) – Saturday night, Nathaniel Hauck was cited after a startling vehicle crash on 35th Avenue and Dobson Road.

The incident involving a vehicle and a horse happened in the area of 35th Avenue and Dobson Road.

Deputies arrived to find a severely injured horse on the roadside and an Audi A4 driven by Nathaniel Hauck. Hauck told deputies he had been going about 35 mph and didn’t see the horse until he was roughly 20 feet away. He said he tried to brake but couldn’t avoid the collision. Deputies said he was not hurt, showed no signs of impairment, and declined medical attention.

The horse’s rider, Ireya Thomas, told deputies she was in the roadway because there was no sidewalk or dirt path available. She said she was wearing a reflective vest and that the vehicle struck her horse from behind, throwing her to the ground. Thomas reported back and leg pain, but declined transport and later went to the hospital on her own.

Hauck was cited for failing to control his speed. Both he and Thomas were given driver-exchange forms.

What’s Next after the Startling Vehicle Crash on 35th Avenue and Dobson Road

It is important to drive defensively/abide by all driving laws. By doing so, you can ensure your safety and the safety of surrounding vehicles, motorists, and pedestrians.

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