facebook-pixel

Ex-Weber State football player dies following jail stay

Ogden • Authorities say a former football player at Weber State University has died after he was booked into a Utah jail.

The Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office tells the Standard-Examiner that 32-year-old Trevyn Smith was taken to a hospital after he "suffered a medical incident" at the county jail on July 4.

Utah Highway Patrol troopers arrested Smith in downtown Salt Lake City on July 1.

Authorities say he had outstanding warrants, including failure to appear in court, driving under the influence and driving on a denied license.

Sheriff’s Sgt. Kevin Hunter says South Salt Lake City police are investigating the death. The jail also is conducting an internal investigation.

Support free news for Utah

sltrib.com is now free to access — no subscription required. We made this decision because we believe access to trustworthy, independent news shouldn’t depend on what you can afford — especially as misinformation and AI-generated content continue to rise.

Free to read doesn’t mean free to produce. Our reporters show up every day to ask hard questions and hold powerful institutions to account. That work takes resources. As a nonprofit newsroom, we rely on support from people who believe it matters. Make a donation today to fund local news that serves Utah communities.

You can help us bring more local news to more communities today.