Jack Wilcoxon Killed in Eagle Mountain, Utah Pedestrian Crash Involving UHP Trooper on January 13, 2026

On January 13, 2026, a fatal pedestrian collision in Eagle Mountain, Utah claimed the life of 34-year-old Jack Wilcoxon. The incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. at the intersection of Lake Mountain Road and Pole Canyon Boulevard when Wilcoxon was struck by an on-duty Utah Highway Patrol trooper. Authorities confirmed the trooper was not responding to an emergency at the time of the crash and has since been placed on administrative leave, consistent with departmental protocol.

Details surrounding the collision remain limited as the Utah County Officer-Involved Critical Incident Team continues its investigation. The case is expected to be forwarded to the Utah County Attorney’s Office, though no timeline has been provided. Jack Wilcoxon, described by family and friends as a devoted husband, father, and military veteran, died in an area known for minimal traffic controls and sparse residential development. Officials have cited investigative integrity as the reason for restricted public disclosures.