An Ogden man has been charged in connection with a hit-and-run collision that resulted in the death of a 58-year-old pedestrian, according to local authorities. The Ogden Police Department reported that Joshua Eugene Eastep, 43, was arrested following the Saturday night incident on Washington Boulevard.
Responding to a 9:08 p.m. call, police discovered the critically injured man at the scene of the crash in the 2700 block of Washington Boulevard. Despite efforts to save him, the injuries proved fatal. According to a police booking affidavit, as noted by KSL, Eastep admitted, "he did not stay on the scene because he was afraid."
After the crash, photo evidence assisted the police in promptly identifying Eastep's vehicle. The substance found in Eastep's pants during his booking at the Weber County Jail was allegedly methamphetamine, and he claimed to not know how it came into his possession, as per both FOX13 and KUTV.
In addition, Eastep is facing one count of third-degree felony failure to remain at the scene of a crash involving death, and one count of third-degree felony possession of a controlled substance within a correctional facility, according to the court document. The tragic incident underscores ongoing concerns regarding pedestrian safety and the consequences of hit-and-run accidents," as obtained by FOX13. As Eastep's case moves forward, the community grapples with the loss of a resident and the unsettling nature of the accident that ended his life.
