Jesse Marchant Fatally Struck in Crosswalk Collision in Salt Lake City on October 3, 2025
On October 3, 2025, in Salt Lake City, Utah, Jesse Marchant, a 65-year-old pedestrian, was fatally injured after being struck by a truck while using a marked crosswalk near 1950 West 500 South. The incident occurred during morning hours in an industrial area adjacent to city offices. Marchant was transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition and later succumbed to his injuries.
According to Salt Lake City Police, the pedestrian had the right of way at the time of the crash, though the pedestrian signal lights were not illuminated. The driver involved remained at the scene and cooperated with law enforcement. No immediate citations were issued, and the investigation remains ongoing. The incident prompted renewed safety warnings about driver vigilance near intersections and pedestrian zones.
