Maurico Rojo Killed in Taylorsville, Utah Hit-and-Run Motorcycle Crash – November 2, 2025

In Taylorsville, Utah, on November 2, 2025, 65-year-old motorcyclist Maurico Rojo was killed in a hit-and-run collision near the intersection of 5400 South and Warrior Way. According to Taylorsville Police, both vehicles were traveling eastbound when a car driven by 48-year-old Dennis Roger Kilgore struck Rojo’s motorcycle. The impact caused Rojo to lose his helmet and suffer fatal injuries at the scene.

Investigators reported that Kilgore fled immediately after the crash, abandoning his vehicle and attempting to enter another car before being detained by police with the assistance of a witness. Officers detected a strong odor of alcohol and noted that Kilgore admitted to drinking earlier in the day. Kilgore, who has multiple prior DUI arrests and a revoked license, now faces charges including felony automobile homicide and failure to remain at an accident involving death. The case has reignited public concern over repeat impaired driving offenses in Utah.