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Two motorists reported they had struck the decedent. Both were cooperative and remained on scene.

The decedent was identified as 62-year-old Rigoberto Castillo-Hernandez of West Valley City.

The accident remains under investigation.
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At about 10:30pm on 10/3, Officers were dispatched on an auto-pedestrian crash in the southbound lanes of Mountain View Corridor at 4800 S.

Upon arrival, officers found a male deceased in the roadway. The accident investigations team responded to conduct the investigation. 1/2

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The school was notified last night about the incident, and questions about any closures can be directed to American Preparatory Academy.

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Just before 11pm on 9/14/26, officers were dispatched to a single-vehicle crash into American Preparatory Academy located at 3636 West 3100 South.

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The deceased person inside the vehicle has not been identified at this time, and investigators are following up on this incident. Any updates will be posted here.

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We are investigating any possible motives and any possible relationship between the suspect and victim. We will not be conducting any media interviews on this case at this time and will release any additional information here.

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This afternoon, just before 3pm, a male suspect approached a male employee working at a kiosk at Valley Fair Mall.

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The victim is in surgery at the hospital and the suspect is in custody. There is no threat to the public.

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SHOOTING:At approximately 2:45 pm, officers responded to the area of 3900 S 4400 W where an adult male succumbed to injuries from a gunshot wound. Initial reports indicate this was an accidental discharge of a firearm. However this investigation is ongoing.

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Media stage in Lowe’s parking lot 5600 W. 4100 S.
NB MVC is closed from 5400 S to 4100 S
EB and WB 4100 S closed in area.

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FATAL ACCIDENT: an SUV traveling EB on 4100 S. is reported to have run red light and collided with a commercial vehicle traveling NB on Mountain View Corridor.
Both drivers were transported to hospital. Driver of SUV has died. Driver of commercial vehicle is in good condition.

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The suspect has been taken to the hospital for evaluation prior to booking into jail. The driver of the vehicle that was hit by the suspect suffered minor injuries. 3/3

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About 11 AM, traffic officers l conducting an enforcement operation along Bangerter Highway observed a vehicle run a red light NB at 3500 S. The officer attempted a stop. The suspect instead turned around at 3100 S. and headed SB. The Officer stopped pursuing. 1/3

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At 3500 S., the suspect ran another red light and hit a vehicle. The suspect, then fled on foot. Officers pursued and were able to catch the suspect. One officer suffered an injury during that process. It is not life-threatening. 2/3

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The 9 teens involved in the rollover of an SUV range in age from 15-17. The driver is a 16 yo male who was released from the hospital. The deceased is a 15 yo female. All other passengers in the vehicle are males. No updated conditions available.

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FATAL CRASH: one person is dead in a rollover crash near 4100 s. 8400 w. Others injured. PIO enroute. Media please stage at 4100 S. 8400 W.

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UPDATE: 9 Cyprus High students left campus and were traveling east on a dirt road section of 4100 south which is just west of 8400 west. The SUV they were in rolled. A 15 year old girl was ejected. She is deceased. 4 students were taken to the hospital. 4 students were not hurt.