Utah Highway Patrol is seeking assistance from the public to identify a Hispanic male, estimated to be around 30 years old, who was found deceased early Sunday morning on I-215. The body was located near the Redwood Road exit, as reported by KSL, and officials received notification around 5:30 a.m. KSL notes that the man is believed to have been struck by at least one vehicle, and possibly more.
Troopers who responded to the scene did not initially find any vehicles that were suspected of being involved in the incident, however, subsequent investigations have led to the identification of two individuals potentially connected to the event, as detailed by ABC4, which also mentioned the ongoing efforts to ascertain the identity of the deceased. The press release emphasized the importance of public input and asked that anyone with information or who may have also hit the man contact their dispatch center.
On that note, the Utah Highway Patrol spokesperson Cameron Roden, mentioned that the investigation has yet to suggest foul play in the man's death and urged anyone who believes they might know the victim or may have struck something on the freeway to come forward, Roden's statement was reported by KUTV. Sadly, the identification of the man remains a pressing issue as authorities work to notify his next of kin and piece together the events that led to his untimely demise.
While the Utah Highway Patrol continues its inquiries those who may possess information relevant to the case or believe they have something that could aid in the identification of the unidentified man, are strongly encouraged to help by reaching out to the UHP at 801-887-3800, a request reiterated by all reports including the press release where UHP expressed their need for public collaboration, the roads where the incident took place were closed for about two hours during the initial investigation which possibly could have affected early morning traffic.
