Jack Wilcoxon Killed in Pedestrian Crash Involving Utah Highway Patrol Trooper in Eagle Mountain, Utah on January 7, 2026

On January 7, 2026, a pedestrian collision at the intersection of Lake Mountain Road and Pole Canyon Boulevard in Eagle Mountain, Utah, resulted in the death of Jack Wilcoxon, a 34-year-old resident. Authorities confirmed Wilcoxon was struck around 9:30 p.m. by an on-duty Utah Highway Patrol trooper who was not responding to an emergency call at the time of the incident.

The trooper was placed on administrative leave, a standard procedure during officer-involved investigations. The Utah County Officer-Involved Critical Incident Team is overseeing the inquiry, though few details have been released as officials cite concerns about preserving the integrity of any future legal proceedings. The case is expected to be forwarded to the Utah County Attorney’s Office, with no established timeline for review.