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Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. Police officer fatality
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A tragic incident occurred in Santaquin, Utah, where a police officer, Sergeant Bill Hooser, was killed by a semi-truck driver attempting to flee a traffic stop. The officer and a state trooper located the suspect, later identified as 42-year-old Michael Aaron Jayne, who turned around the wrong way and struck Hooser while trying to escape. Hooser succumbed to his injuries at the scene. Jayne was apprehended after a short pursuit in a stolen vehicle. A GoFundMe page has been set up to support Hooser’s family, who are left devastated by the loss. This incident highlights the dangers faced by law enforcement officers in the line of duty.
1. Law enforcement officer fatally struck by truck, suspect apprehended
2. Police officer killed in accident involving semi-truck, suspect arrested
Tragic Incident in Santaquin, Utah
In a devastating turn of events in Santaquin, Utah, a police officer lost his life in a tragic accident involving a semi-truck driver. The incident occurred when a 911 call reported a person standing on the back of a semi-trailer traveling northbound in the area.
Sergeant Bill Hooser, the brave officer who responded to the call, along with a state trooper, located the semi-truck and attempted to conduct a routine traffic stop. However, things took a fatal turn when the driver of the semi, later identified as 42-year-old Michael Aaron Jayne, tried to flee the scene. In a reckless attempt to evade the authorities, Jayne turned around the wrong way and struck Sergeant Hooser, causing fatal injuries.
The tragic loss of Sergeant Hooser has deeply impacted the community of Santaquin and the state of Utah as a whole. Lieutenant Cory Slaymaker of the Spanish Fork Police Department expressed his sorrow, highlighting the magnitude of this tragedy for everyone involved.
Following the incident, Jayne attempted to escape the scene and was later apprehended after a short pursuit in a stolen vehicle. It was revealed that Jayne had a history of assaulting and threatening law enforcement officers, with previous convictions in California and Oregon.
In the wake of this heartbreaking event, a GoFundMe page was set up to support Sergeant Hooser’s family. The fundraiser, confirmed by Utah Senator Mike McKell, aims to provide assistance to Sergeant Hooser’s wife, two daughters, two sons-in-law, and his new granddaughter.
The loss of Sergeant Bill Hooser has left a void in the hearts of those who knew him, and the community is coming together to honor his memory and support his family during this difficult time.
