Man killed in possibly targeted hit-and-run crash
Jul 3, 2023, 6:22 AM | Updated: 8:02 am
SLCPD investingating if an incident that left one person dead was intentional. (KSL-TV)
(KSL-TV)
SALT LAKE CITY — A 61-year-old man is dead after a fatal hit-and-run crash in Salt Lake City.
According to the Salt Lake City Police Department, they are investigating the deadly crash which occurred near 1020 N Topaz Drive.
Police said the crash involved a car and a man on a scooter, and early investigation and crash reconstruction show the collision may have been intentional as if the driver was targeting the scooter driver.
According to SLCPD, the accident occurred around 1:15 a.m. on July 3.
We are investigating a deadly hit & run crash near 1000 N. Topaz Drive.
Our Crash Analysis Reconstruction (CAR) Team, Homicide Detectives and Crime Lab are helping with the investigation.
A PIO is at the northeast corner of 1000 N. Topaz Drive.#SaltLakeCity #SLC #SLCPD pic.twitter.com/qpma6G9JeA
— Salt Lake City Police (@slcpd) July 3, 2023
Salt Lake City Crash Analysis Reconstruction (CAR) Team, Homicide Detectives, and Crime Lab are helping with the investigation.
At this time, there is no suspect information or description about the driver’s car available.
Anyone with information about this crash should call 801-799-3000 and reference case number 23-144525.
