UHP trooper on leave after accident that resulted in death of Eagle Mountain man
Details about the incident in which a Utah Highway Patrol trooper struck and killed a 34-year-old pedestrian in Eagle Mountain are still unclear a week later. The accident occurred at the intersection of Lake Mountain Road and Pole Canyon Boulevard, though little information has been revealed regarding what actually happened. The trooper was on duty, not responding to an emergency, at the time of the incident at around 9:30 p.m. The victim, Jack Wilcoxon, has been described as a loving father, husband, and veteran on a GoFundMe page set up by friends and family. Residents in the quiet, developing neighborhood expressed surprise at the rarity of sirens in their area following the crash. The Utah Highway Patrol confirmed that the trooper involved is on administrative leave, following standard protocol for officers during investigations. The investigation is being handled by Utah County’s Officer-Involved Critical Incident Team, and updates on the case are limited due to new guidelines established after a previous incident. The case will eventually be referred to the Utah County Attorney's Office, but no timeline has been provided for when this may happen.
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