Officer hit and killed by semitruck in Utah County, driver in custody, police say
“Our entire department is hurt,” a Santaquin Police lieutenant said of the officer’s death.
(Chris Samuels | The Salt Lake Tribune) Members of the law enforcement community form an honor line as the body of a Santaquin police officer is led into the Office of the Medical Examiner in Taylorsville, Sunday, May 5, 2024.
Kolbie Peterson reports on food, drink and small business for The Salt Lake Tribune and also writes the Utah Eats newsletter. She previously covered breaking news, crime and public safety as part of The Tribune's enterprise team. She received her bachelor's degree at Westminster University, back when it was Westminster College. She has five cats.
Kolbie Peterson reports on food, drink and small business for The Salt Lake Tribune and also writes the Utah Eats newsletter. She previously covered breaking news, crime and public safety as part of The Tribune's enterprise team. She received her bachelor's degree at Westminster University, back when it was Westminster College. She has five cats.