Joshua Perry Killed in Crosswalk Collision in Sandy, Utah on January 15, 2026; Driver Arrested on Automobile Homicide Charge

Joshua Perry, a man in his 40s, died after being struck by a vehicle while using a marked crosswalk in Sandy, Utah, on the night of January 15, 2026. According to the Sandy Police Department, the incident occurred at an intersection near 1000 East and 11000 South, temporarily closing the roadway as emergency crews responded. Perry was transported to a local hospital in critical condition, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

Police stated that the driver remained at the scene and was later identified as 55-year-old Zoe Blankenstein. She was arrested and booked on a charge of automobile homicide. Court documents indicate investigators suspected impairment, citing slurred speech, an odor of alcohol, and difficulty maintaining balance. While Blankenstein declined field sobriety testing, she consented to a blood draw. The circumstances surrounding the collision remain under investigation by local authorities.