Ogden, UT — A fatal auto-pedestrian crash occurred on Monday afternoon near the intersection of 33rd Street and Wall Avenue in Ogden. The incident took place around 4 p.m., prompting a swift response from the Ogden Police Department (OPD) and other local agencies.
According to a statement from the OPD, officers arrived at the scene to find a deceased adult male pedestrian. Early investigations suggest that the man was using a designated crosswalk when he was struck by a vehicle. However, authorities noted that the crosswalk signals were not being used properly at the time of the collision.
Following the crash, the driver of the vehicle fled the scene, but was located and stopped by police officers a short distance away. The OPD confirmed that the driver is cooperating with the investigation.
The Weber-Morgan Crash Team is leading the investigation, and additional details have not been released as authorities continue to notify the victim’s next of kin.
Police are urging anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward and contact the Ogden Police Traffic Bureau at 801-395-8221.
The investigation remains ongoing, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.