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SANTAQUIN — A dozen officers stood at salute on the I-15 overpass at 10600 South in Sandy, the crimson and blue lights of their cruisers mirrored towards the rain-soaked pavement, as a mileslong procession carried the physique of fallen Santaquin Police Sgt. Invoice Hooser from the health worker’s workplace in Taylorsville south to his hometown on Monday.
The morning’s downpour subsided because the procession approached alongside its 60-mile journey to Santaquin. One girl unfurled an American flag over the interstate as a number of different onlookers solemnly noticed the lots of of police cruisers and ambulances intentionally making their manner down the middle of the freeway.
Even with the lanes cleared of visitors, the spectacle took almost 9 minutes as officers from jurisdictions throughout the Wasatch Entrance — led by officers from Santaquin — escorted Hooser.
Abby and Kaylie Hansen, sisters and household buddies of Hooser, have been amongst those that braved the wind, rain and near-freezing temperatures in Sandy to pay tribute to Hooser.
“It is quite a bit, however understanding what area he was in, we’re simply proud that he was in a position to put himself on the road like this and could not be extra proud to know this man and name him a part of my household,” Abby Hansen stated, including that her mom is “greatest buddies” with Hooser’s sister. “It simply reveals how a lot assist is behind his area and his household and his neighborhood.”
She stated Hooser will probably be remembered as a “nice man,” and stated she hopes individuals will keep in mind to assist cops “as a result of they sacrifice every single day.”
“He was an trustworthy man,” she added. “He is a household man and he will be missed. He was goofy, he was humorous, and it’ll be a tricky one to recover from.”
Though they did not have a direct connection to Hooser, a couple of dozen others confirmed as much as honor him and provide assist.
The procession carrying the physique of fallen Santaquin police Sgt. Invoice Hooser because it passes the I-15 overpass at 10600 South. pic.twitter.com/qeIkcFML4X
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Hooser was intentionally struck and killed by a semitruck driver early Sunday, police stated, prompting an outpouring of assist from legislation enforcement and officers throughout the state. The driving force of the semi was apprehended about noon Sunday in Vernal following an intensive manhunt.
The officer has been recognized in social media posts and a GoFundMe* account that has raised a major sum of money for the late officer’s household.
Hooser’s brother spoke with KSL on Sunday and stated the household is “fairly heartbroken, it is arduous.”
“We had plans this summer time,” he stated. “All people on the market listening, if I can provide them any recommendation, it is to carry the one you love somewhat tighter. Make telephone calls, inform them you like them — particularly those you do not get to see every single day.”
The sergeant leaves behind a spouse and two kids, the youngest of whom is to be married quickly.
“He was a fairly nice man,” his brother stated. “Gave his life doing one thing that he liked and within the service of others.”
He additionally prolonged the household’s gratitude to legislation enforcement and police companies throughout the state — a lot of whom gathered on overpasses alongside I-15 to pay their respects as Hooser was taken to the health worker’s workplace in Taylorsville.
Simply earlier than 6 a.m. Sunday, the Utah Freeway Patrol’s Richfield workplace obtained a name about an individual standing on the again of a semitrailer because it drove north, Spanish Fork police stated. About 6:30 a.m., the semitrailer was positioned by a Santaquin police officer and a UHP trooper, they usually initiated a visitors cease.
“In the course of the visitors cease, the driving force of the semi fled and drove northbound a brief distance earlier than turning round and driving the incorrect manner again towards the Santaquin officer in addition to the UHP trooper,” Spanish Fork Police Lt. Cory Slaymaker stated. The semitruck then hit the Santaquin officer and his automobile, in addition to the trooper’s automobile. The officer died on the scene.
Investigators are anticipated to offer extra particulars Monday.
This story will probably be up to date.
Contributing: Dan Rascon
*KSL.com doesn’t guarantee that the cash deposited to the account will probably be utilized for the advantage of the individuals named as beneficiaries. If you’re contemplating a deposit to the account, you need to seek the advice of your personal advisers and in any other case proceed at your personal danger.
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