Police Officer and 'Devoted' Father Dies in Crash While Coming Home from Fellow Cop's Funeral

Mar. 15, 2025

Arthur Scena.Photo:Phoenixville Police/Facebook

Phoenixville Police/Facebook

A police officer and father of two is dead in a crash in Pennsylvania over the weekend, authorities said.

The Phoenixville Police Department shared in apress releasethat officer Arthur Scena IV “died tragically in a vehicular crash in Warminster Township, Bucks County” on Sunday, Oct. 27.

The department did not provide any other details into the crash, however, thePhoenixville Daily Voiceand NBC affiliateWCAUreported that he was on the way home after attending the funeral of a fellow officer, who died from cancer.

“Officer Scena leaves behind a wife (Amanda), step-daughter (Riley), and daughter (Reece),” police said, going on to share a link to aGoFundMeset up to support his family.

Scena, originally from Abington and raised in Elkins Park, Penn., had been a member of the Phoenixville department since 2019, according to police.

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MacIntyre said that Scene also worked hard to raise money for the families of fallen officers and worked to organize memorial rides as part of the law enforcement motorcycle club.

“This is something that Art did for everybody,” he added. “He had a huge heart.”

Arthur Scena.GoFundMe

GoFundMe

“Art’s life was a testament to his unwavering commitment to his family and his community,” read a message shared on the GoFundMe, which has raised over $86,000 as of Wednesday, Oct. 30.

“In this difficult time, we are coming together to support Amanda, Riley, and Reese,” the message continued. “All funds raised will go directly to Amanda to help her and the girls navigate through this challenging period.”

The Phoenixville Police Department did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for additional information.

source: people.com