EAGLE MOUNTAIN, Utah – Jack Wilcoxon, a 34-year-old local man, died after he was struck by a Utah Highway Patrol trooper’s vehicle near the intersection of Lake Mountain Road and Pole Canyon Boulevard on Wednesday evening, authorities confirm. Wilcoxon, who lived in Eagle Mountain, was on foot when the on-duty trooper’s vehicle hit him in a crash that stunned neighbors and raised tough questions about what exactly happened on that quiet stretch of road.
Friends described Wilcoxon as a familiar face in the community who liked long walks with those close to him. On the night of the crash, he was walking with a woman who, thankfully, walked away without injury. The Utah Highway Patrol trooper driving the vehicle also reported no injuries after the collision, according to law enforcement officials.
Emergency crews were called shortly after the collision. Police blocked off parts of Lake Mountain Road as investigators tried to put together what happened in the moments before Wilcoxon was struck. A somber mood spread among local residents who live near Pole Canyon Boulevard, many of whom paused to watch the flashing lights and later to mourn quietly along the roadside.
In line with standard procedure for incidents involving law enforcement vehicles, the trooper has been placed on administrative leave. This step is meant to give the Utah Department of Public Safety space to investigate the case fully and fairly without assumption. The department has offered heartfelt condolences to Wilcoxon’s family and the broader Eagle Mountain community as they cope with the loss.
The crash is currently under review by the Utah County Officer-Involved Critical Incident Protocol Team, a specialized unit tasked with examining collisions that involve police officers. Investigators are gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses to piece together what led to the fatal impact.
People who knew Wilcoxon online and in person have begun sharing memories of him, painting a picture of a man whose life touched more people than some expected. Comments on social media speak of kindness, a strong work ethic, and surprising humor — reminders of the human being behind the name now appearing in news feeds.
As the investigation continues, community members are left with questions about road safety and how such a tragedy could unfold. For now, Wilcoxon’s death has cast a quiet shadow over Eagle Mountain, leaving friends and family to grapple with grief while authorities seek clarity on the events of that fateful evening.
