Darwin Cantarero Zuniga Dies After Being Struck by Vehicle in West Jordan, Utah Near 8600 S. 4000 W on February 16, 2026

A pedestrian collision in West Jordan, Utah, resulted in the death of 38-year-old Darwin Cantarero Zuniga on the night of February 16, 2026. According to the West Jordan Police Department, officers responded to reports of a crash near 8600 South and 4000 West, where they found a man lying in the roadway after being struck by a vehicle.

Cantarero Zuniga was transported to a nearby hospital but later succumbed to his injuries. Authorities reported that the driver involved in the incident remained at the scene and cooperated fully with investigators. Police stated that impairment is not believed to have played a role in the collision. Officials also noted that the section of roadway where the incident occurred lacked a designated crosswalk and was described as dimly lit. The circumstances surrounding the crash remain under investigation.