Ogden, UT— A man was killed in a tragic pedestrian accident Monday afternoon in Ogden, marking the latest in a series of fatal auto-pedestrian collisions in the area.
The incident occurred at approximately 4 p.m. at the intersection of 33rd Street and Wall Avenue. Upon arrival, officers found the victim, who had already succumbed to his injuries. Authorities report that the victim was crossing the street in a marked crosswalk when he was struck by a vehicle. However, police noted that the victim appeared to have violated crosswalk signals at the time of the accident.
In the aftermath of the crash, the driver initially fled the scene, but officers were able to locate and stop the individual shortly afterward. The driver is currently cooperating with investigators, according to Ogden police.
The Weber-Morgan CRASH Team has taken over the investigation, working to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the fatal collision. Police are encouraging anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward with information. Witnesses are urged to contact the Ogden Police Traffic Bureau at 801-395-8221.
This fatality is the latest in a concerning series of deadly pedestrian accidents in Ogden, prompting local authorities to remind both drivers and pedestrians to be cautious when navigating busy streets.