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Deputy and Trooper Struck by Vehicle While Responding to Crash on I-15 Near Beaver
8/12/2026, 10:08:01 PM
Incident on I-15 Near Beaver
Earlier this week, a Beaver County deputy and a Utah Highway Patrol (UHP) trooper were struck by a car while traveling southbound on Interstate 15 near the town of Beaver. The officers were en route to a separate collision when the vehicle impacted both of them. The incident occurred on a Tuesday, and no names of the officers have been released by either the Beaver County Sheriff’s Office or UHP.
Response and Injuries
The deputy sustained minor injuries, which were described as non-serious by officials. The trooper was unharmed. A prior version of the report incorrectly indicated that the deputy had suffered a broken arm; this has been corrected to reflect only minor injuries. The agency has not disclosed whether the driver of the striking vehicle was injured.
Official Statement
Lt. Zach Randall, a spokesperson for Utah Highway Patrol, confirmed that the deputy and trooper were responding to another crash when the collision occurred. Randall reiterated that the deputy’s injuries are minor and that the trooper escaped injury. He noted that UHP has not provided further details about the driver’s condition or the identities of the officers involved.
Investigation Status
Both UHP and the Beaver County Sheriff’s Office have opened an investigation into the circumstances of the crash. No additional information about the cause of the collision, potential traffic violations, or subsequent actions has been released at this time. Updates are pending as the agencies continue their inquiry.
