A man is dead after he was hit by an on-duty Weber State University police officer Thursday night.
The 27-year-old victim, whose name has not been released, was struck about 10:40 p.m. by the police officer, who was driving north in a patrol car on Washington Boulevard near 27th Street, according to Weber State police. The officer and Ogden paramedics tried to revive the victim, but he died at the scene.
The officer was not injured and was placed on administrative leave. The fatal crash is under investigation by Ogden police and the Weber County attorney’s office.
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.
