Kai Cowan Killed in Duchesne County, Utah Pedestrian Crash on December 16, 2025 Late-Night Rural Roadway Incident

Kai Cowan, a 19-year-old man, died after being struck by a vehicle in a rural area of Duchesne County, Utah, on the night of December 16, 2025. According to the Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded at approximately 10 p.m. to a report of a vehicle-versus-pedestrian crash near the intersection of 6500 South and 12000 West. Cowan was walking in the traffic lane when he was hit by a car.

Authorities stated that Kai Cowan succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators indicated there was no immediate evidence of criminal activity related to the incident, though the investigation remains active and ongoing. No additional details regarding the driver or contributing factors have been released.