Early this morning in Utah, a Santaquin police officer was fatally struck by a semi-truck on I-15, leading to the closure of the highway in both directions. The southbound lanes of Loop 101 in Tempe are expected to be closed for several more hours. The incident occurred during a traffic stop and is being treated as a hit-and-run. Authorities and local officials, including Governor Cox and Representative Burgess Owens, have expressed their condolences, highlighting the community's loss and the risks law enforcement officers face. Spanish Fork PD has been asked to handle public information and suggests using West Mt back roads to access Santaquin.
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I am deeply saddened by this tragedy and mourn with the Santaquin Police Department, the officer's family, and all of Utah's law enforcement who risk their lives daily to protect our communities. #utpol https://t.co/HvREPXpKnU
Firefighters and officers salute as police escort the body of an officer who was hit and killed by a semi-truck on I-15 this morning. (Video: Rob Geertsen) Full story: https://t.co/NHLoxfjKfV https://t.co/dPJ77fTnwy
πThe body of the Santaquin officer killed in a Sunday morning I-15 hit-and-run arrives at the Medical Examiner's Office following an honorary escort. @KUTV2News https://t.co/Vr50BxNlYd
This is a heartbreaking day for Santaquin. My prayers for strength and comfort are with the officerβs family and law enforcement community during this time of grief. https://t.co/tqxsxE0wjm
Driving past the scene of the I-15 semi-truck crash that resulted in the death of a Santaquin officer Sunday morning. Utah Highway Patrol troopers expect the freeway closure to last for several hours. DETAILS: https://t.co/pb4UrgldQQ πΈ: Rob Morgan https://t.co/qYVCvDlWCH
Terrible news this morning in Santaquin. Weβre praying for this officerβs loved ones and everyone affected by this tragedy. https://t.co/eAb50vT8Dr
BREAKING: Santaquin police officer struck, killed by semi-truck Sunday morning; I-15 closed in both directions until further notice. https://t.co/CqUA9VRPDC
Santaquin Police Officer hit and killed by semi driver this morning. Spanish Fork PD has been asked to do PIO. All news media meet at 110 S Center Street Santaquin. I-15 shut down at South Payson. You may need to go towards West Mt to get into Santaquin on back roads.
#BREAKING: The southbound lanes of Loop 101 in Tempe are expected to be closed for "several more hours" after a man was killed in a shooting involving DPS troopers early this morning. #abc15 https://t.co/g2PexNeLdC
*CLOSURE* I-17 northbound is CLOSED north of State Route 69. The closure is due to a crash at milepost 270. Expect delays and seek an alternate route. For real-time traffic info, check https://t.co/l4s0AFGgA1 and the AZ511 app: https://t.co/bCKuJCrkuo https://t.co/4qfLqOyXoF
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