The Utah Highway Patrol has identified the person whose body was found on Interstate 15 near 900 South early Thursday morning in an apparent hit-and-run as a 17-year-old boy. His name has not been released.
Reports of a body in the right lane of southbound traffic came in shortly before 1 a.m. According to UHP, paramedics confirmed that the teenager had been struck and killed by a vehicle.
That vehicle has not been identified. No one stopped and no drivers reported striking the teenager, according to UHP.
The Salt Lake Tribune will update this story when more information is available.
For over 150 years, The Salt Lake Tribune has been Utah’s independent news source. Our reporters work tirelessly to uncover the stories that matter most to Utahns, from unraveling the complexities of court rulings to allowing tax payers to see where and how their hard earned dollars are being spent. This critical work wouldn’t be possible without people like you—individuals who understand the importance of local, independent journalism. As a nonprofit newsroom, every subscription and every donation fuels our mission, supporting the in-depth reporting that shines a light on the is sues shaping Utah today.
You can help power this work.
