Kimberly Jespersen Killed in Murray, Utah Crosswalk Hit-and-Run – July 2025

On July 31, 2025, 53-year-old Kimberly Jean Jespersen was fatally struck while crossing 4500 South at State Street in a marked crosswalk in Murray, Utah. According to police reports, an initial minor collision occurred between Jespersen and a gray Chevrolet hatchback, which stopped briefly at the scene. Moments later, a GMC Sierra pickup driven by 24-year-old Nathan Michael Portillo swerved and struck Jespersen before fleeing the area. She later died at a hospital.

Portillo, described by authorities as a habitual DUI offender, was arrested in October following an extensive investigation that included witness statements and cellphone data. He faces multiple charges, including murder, DUI, reckless driving, and obstruction of justice. Jespersen's family expressed that the arrest, while necessary, has offered little emotional closure. The case continues to unfold in the Utah legal system.