Ogden, UT (September 3, 2024) – A 58-year-old man died after being struck by a car Saturday night in Ogden. The incident occurred in the 2700 block of Washington Blvd, where the man was crossing mid-block outside a designated crosswalk, according to the Ogden Police Department’s preliminary investigation.
Emergency responders provided medical assistance, and the man was taken to a hospital, but he later succumbed to his injuries. Police arrested Joshua Eugene Eastep, 43, for failing to remain at the scene and drug possession after finding photo evidence linking him to the incident.
Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash and are seeking any additional information from witnesses. Further details will be provided as the inquiry progresses.