WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah, June 1, 2025 (Gephardt Daily) -- A man who police say fled Salt Lake County Sheriff deputies after a collision Sunday afternoon drove a few blocks to the northeast and drove his Dodge truck through a fence, a tree and the back of a residence before fleeing that scene on foot.
West Valley City Police Lt. Johnson told Gephardt Daily that officers learned of the first incident after responding to the site of the second.
The first involved a collision with a red pickup at 3500 South 7200 West.
"About the time we got here -- (to the second crash) -- we were advised by Salt Lake County Sheriff that the vehicle had been involved in a hit and run," Johnson said.
"There was structural damage to the back of the garage. Once we get it pulled out, we've got one of our fire department personnel here that does building inspections that they'll make sure that it is at least structurally safe, but it doesn't affect the living area."
The family was away at the time of the crash, at a soccer game.
"So we've actually gotten a hold of them, and they're on their way back," Johnson said.
The family returned soon after, according to Gephardt Daily's crew at the scene.
"At this point, several officers are searching for the suspect," Johnson said.
Photo: Gephardt Daily / Samuel Price
Witnesses told investigators only one person had exited the white pickup after the crash.
Gephardt Daily will have more information as additional details can be confirmed.
