A Santaquin police officer was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Sunday morning. The incident occurred sometime before 8 a.m. on Interstate 15 near milepost 244 in Santaquin. The officer was struck by a semi-truck, and the driver of the semi-truck fled the scene. The officer was pronounced dead at the scene. The Utah Highway Patrol is investigating the crash and searching for the driver of the semi-truck. The Santaquin community is in shock and mourning the loss of one of their own. The officer was a hero who served his community with honor and dedication. He will be deeply missed.

Santaquin officer killed

A Santaquin police officer was tragically killed in a hit-and-run semi-truck crash on Sunday morning. The incident occurred on Interstate 15 near Santaquin, Utah, and has left the community in shock and sorrow. The officer was responding to a call when he was struck by the semi-truck, which then fled the scene. The officer was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Santaquin Police Department has identified the officer as 35-year-old Corporal Eric Ellsworth. Ellsworth was a six-year veteran of the department and is survived by his wife and two children. The community is mourning the loss of one of their finest, and a candlelight vigil is planned for this evening in his honor.

The Utah Highway Patrol is investigating the crash and is asking for the public’s help in locating the semi-truck driver. Anyone with information is asked to call the Utah Highway Patrol at (801) 538-8020.

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The death of a police officer is always a tragedy. It is a reminder of the dangers that our law enforcement officers face every day. We owe a debt of gratitude to these brave men and women who put their lives on the line to protect us. The Santaquin community is mourning the loss of one of their own. The officer was a hero who served his community with honor and dedication. He will be deeply missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this difficult time.