Police officer hit, killed by semi-truck near Santaquin

A semi-truck driver suspected of hitting and killing a Santaquin police officer on Interstate 15 early Sunday has been apprehended after fleeing over 150 miles away.
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[@joannah.185]

What I don’t understand is why the officer didn’t just get out of the way. One would think you would see a semi truck driving the wrong way on the freeway at you and you would run out of the way. If a vehicle is being driven towards you, you use deadly force. Were shots fired? Maybe there is some other part of the story that isn’t being mentioned right now.

[@gunfunandstuff9226]

right? So he takes off in the semi..... then makes a U-turn and drives down wrong side of hwy to hit the cops? If that's correct, didn't the cops follow the truck when it took off? It's not like a semi truck can do a U-turn on a dime right? 🤔

[@onelittlelamb4030]

@@gunfunandstuff9226 If they had shot him the cops would have gone to prison, and the Black Panthers would’ve been protesting in Salt Lake City and set the city on fire, not saying it’s right, just stating probable scenario…

[@stoobydoobydoo]

I work at a gas station that is really close to where this took place. In fact he stole another semi from our parking lot just minutes after the trooper was hit. Santaquin PD and UHP decided that it would be best to get reinforcements against the semi before following. Knowing it was a slow vehicle and the individual at the time hadnt done anything worse then just running they decided the best move was to stay put and wait for him to stop running. It was at this time that payne (suspect) decided that he wanted to turn around and go after the police since they didn't chase. I'm not sure why the officer was out of his vehicle, I've heard shots were fired but i have not confirmed it. ​@@gunfunandstuff9226

[@easternkiwiz]

This is tragic. RIP, thank you for your service.

[@turtletruth]

POLICE DO NOT PROTECT TAXPAYERS! (Castle Rock vs Gonzales 545 U.S. 748 (2005) Supreme court says the police "Serve and Protect" the state and" NOT ITS CITIZENS"! Police heroically OPPRESS and WAR against TAXPAYERS for State PROFIT turning taxpayers into welfare recipients! - USMC (Semper Fidelis) SGT E-5 (5811)

[@bikeracerdude]

Rest In Peace, Officer. Condolences to his family, friends, colleagues.

[@strongmermaid4651]

Extremely sad

[@gunfunandstuff9226]

Say wha? Did I hear this right? So he takes off in the semi..... then makes a U-turn and drives down wrong side of hwy to hit the cops? If that's correct, didn't the cops follow the truck when it took off? It's not like a semi truck can do a U-turn on a dime right? 🤔

[@jasontucker3295]

you're thinking comrade. Questioning the propaganda.

[@marathonlogistics9943]

There are a lot of facts missing in this report

[@bidenator9760]

Naturally. There needs to be a full investigation. That said, the suspect probably did this intentionally and with malicious intent

[@mikechapman3450]

My condolences for your loss

[@chafikketan6594]

Praying 🙏 Chafik from morocco 🇲🇦 🙏 💙

[@IowaNinersFan]

My condolences to the fallen officer.

[@RJJ6129]

Allegedly? Pretty sure that they witnessed it!

[@Rastaa69]

Lol utah is so bogus you can do a drive by if you want too tonigjt just stay low for like couple weeks and you will be fine. You can do it mucj as you can just stay low like me

[@kountrygunz2032]

Yes allegedly is the correct legal term until the suspect is convicted. It's nothing to get bent out of shape over.

[@kountrygunz2032]

@@Rastaa69 Admitting you are a criminal that does drive by shootings over the internet isn't "staying low" you now have a digital footprint and admission to guilt. Thankfully most criminals aren't very bright.

[@darh7111]

😭 that's horrible

[@teresamenefee7340]

Prayers and comfort for all affected 🙏😢

[@debbiehall362]

Prayers for all.

[@mariaresendiz6058]

Why??!!!😭 RIP ....💔

[@rkm5369]

Why did it take them 164 miles, condolences to the family.

[@laserjet37main49]

Semi truck is a lot harder to forcibly stop than a normal car

[@dtricksutherby8586]

Rest in peace, fellow officer, thank you for your service 🫡❤

[@dianaleal5183]

Very sorry for your loss to family and friends co-workers✝️❤️

[@FdViv]

YES

[@angeltorres6928]

I’m so sorry for the family and police department

[@turtletruth]

POLICE DO NOT PROTECT TAXPAYERS! (Castle Rock vs Gonzales 545 U.S. 748 (2005) Supreme court says the police "Serve and Protect" the state and" NOT ITS CITIZENS"! Police heroically OPPRESS and WAR against TAXPAYERS for State PROFIT turning taxpayers into welfare recipients! - USMC (Semper Fidelis) SGT E-5 (5811)

[@sharonshoop495]

sounds premeditated!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@696969640]

and who let him go this story told every day when you going to learn police and go after the real criminals judges and da

[@meatpopsicle1567]

That was the most incomprehensible nonsense I've seen in a while. Semi-literacy has become normalized in this country. It's no wonder the Liberals are winning!

[@josephshultz4541]

It may be a suicide by semi?

[@GreyWolfK9s]

No. The semi driver intentionally turned the truck around to come run the officer over.

[@user-hw4cd6ks2q]

Wow RIP Beautiful Angel 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹 From Breeley Colorado

[@rosasandoval8557]

💔🙏🏻🥺😢😭

[@janetmackey5682]

💔🙏👮‍♂️😔

[@cman0016]

ooooohhh noooooo

[@mothernature8893]

May the officer rest in peace, prayers for his family and his law enforcement family. Pray for Jesus's special protection over all first responders...this world is brutal.

[@ncg5560]

Heartbreaking. Prayers for the family and friends of the Officer.

[@kristinebalena3969]

Was the semi stolen?

[@andrewczski1969]

I "love" how news anymore leaves people dumb. I mean, I'm dumb, too. News doesn't give relevant info and facts anymore. By design. edit: you're kinda hot, btw

[@monicajones2844]

This is so incredibly sad! I am sending prayers that the officer’s family will be comforted during this extremely difficult time! I am also sending prayers for his fellow officers.

[@Lawomenshoops]

The report doesn’t make sense. so were there two people on the semi truck? The driver, who may not have known that the suspect was in the back of his truck, and obviously the suspect. Did the driver of the semi truck stop because of the police, and then the suspect got into the cab and stole the truck? Or was the suspect also the driver of the semi truck?

[@chrishales3280]

The stole the truck and killed the officer I don’t understand

[@tbone3972]

What is there you don’t understand??? The suspect stole a truck & killed the officer….. his motive is clear….. the question still remains as to “why”?

[@buckv9494]

Not to be that guy but motive is the reason why

[@akhetcypresssage2580]

Is it really snowing 😐 We have to do better because that was someomes Son,Father, Brother, Friend smh.

[@alvincook8888]

1st Degree Vehicular Homicide.

[@jeffdur1330]

You have no idea what you're talking about.

[@Rastaa69]

@@jeffdur1330your like 12

[@Rastaa69]

@@jeffdur1330you never been ina shootout. Come talk to real grown folks about life little kiddo

[@richjustrich8043]

I’m always hesitant about cop clips. Was he a clean cop? Dirty cop? Did he protect his fellow officers who did bad things? It’s too hard to feel bad for them knowing that soo many cops are bad themselves or help crooked cops

[@marcmercado2085]

Take a very close look at yourself. Just exactly how clean are you?

[@interesting9688]

@@marcmercado2085 I haven't ruined people's lives out of carelessness, personal gain, or horrific motives. That's a lot more than many, many cops can say.

[@marcmercado2085]

@@interesting9688only reason you would trash cops is because you look over your shoulder or you’re a person of color. I’m very dark myself.

[@interesting9688]

@@marcmercado2085@marcmercado2085 I'm a white male, but I "trash talk" cops because of their inexcusable actions on others and the need for that to end, not in fear of my own safety.

[@Earlene-kf6vu]

​@@marcmercado2085after the cops abuse innocent people who cares

[@don-e4838]

"Allegedly" should not be used here.

[@robertcampbell8275]

Where is the picture of the suspect same old m o

[@robertroberts5283]

His picture is on KUTV 2 News Salt Lake City.

[@adamenstrom]

Usual suspects. A trumpet, of course

[@nikjon944]

So tragic. Rest in peace 💙

[@MatthewMello]

Half Staff. A mast is on a boat.

[@shaneharris3586]

🥱

[@amystaggs5303]

My heart goes out. ANOTHER lost LEO. THIS IS EVIL LETTING THIS CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR CONTINUE.

[@user-vb3zx9ht3e]

My condolences to the Fallen Officer family and us all of Santaquin Utah.🇺🇸♾️

[@brendajefferson5984]

Usual suspects, take a look will you😂😂😂

[@user-gj7hg4xz5i]

😂

[@frankorobinson1540]

I cannot believe they let him travel 164 miles block the road bulldozers any heavy equipment, my condolences to the families they should be aloud to stop non compliant vehicles by any means

[@DMAC-on2gg]

Gov 🐔🐓🐓

[@Intoxikacion]

Does anyone find it strange how much police cry when one of their thin blue line gang members die, but are completely indifferent when they end the life of an innocent member of the public? Their theatrics puzzle me.

[@jomac8101]

Yes

[@adamenstrom]

Yup.

[@jeffk464]

Its almost like the relationship post 911 between the American Army and the Iraqi public.

[@williambarker5607]

You know, I respect freedom of speech, but dude, when a cop dies, it’s a pretty big deal. Imagine your co-worker dying, now imagine that you’ve been serving alongside him in the same car, driving around for years and tell me you ain’t upset.

[@interesting9688]

They're upset that basically a family member died, and it's part of the job benefits. Cops are expected to go into dangerous situations, and if things go south, the cop can be sure everyone will be there to help them in any way possible.

[@Kyautumnlovr]

So very sad heartbreaking

[@MikeJones-wc4qj]

No picture? Says everything. Who would do that?😅😅

[@robertroberts5283]

Whte guy

[@adamenstrom]

Trumper

[@brendajefferson5984]

Last name is “Michael Erin Jayne”. Does that help you out?!?

[@unclesavagewithashotgun6541]

🥓🥓🐖

[@pedrorivera7931]

PROVERBS 29/2🇵🇰🏳️‍🌈

[@rosasandoval8557]

Dios perdone al agresor y les de consuelo asu familia

[@finn3408]

Stop the crying. Give the reasons for the police to interfere with the driver.

[@AndrewCaudell]

Right? So the guy was on top of his truck, what makes that probable cause for a police intervention?

[@williambarker5607]

Because… they were driving on the highway with someone on the roof of a semi truck… and that’s dangerous…

[@AndrewCaudell]

@@williambarker5607 AH, I didn't catch the part where they said it was in motion!

[@dorisarn131]

TRUCK DRIVERS HAVE BIG BIG HEAD. THEY ARE THE KING OF THE ROAD BECAUSE THEY KNOW THEY'LL INCUR NO INJURY OR DAMAGE. LAWMAKERS DO SOMETHING.

[@JustMe-cz1yz]

Plenty of truck drivers are held accountable. Get real

[@JustMe-cz1yz]

The lawmakers need to stop illegal immigration and hold criminals accountable. It seems this driver is going to be held accountable.

[@AndrewCaudell]

I wonder, do they cry like that when a cop wrongly kills someone?

[@user-ij7pc2wy4k]

Not an immigrant eh…………..

[@robertroberts5283]

He’s WT

[@timeofperfection]

Don’t try and do a pit on a 18 wheeler it’s amazing how they can cry for each other but can shoot other people family members down and make jokes about it

[@josephshultz4541]

😂

[@catherinecopeland]

Gosh! You are so incredibly brilliant and empathetic. I believe that if you applied for a position in law enforcement you could totally change the profession for the better. Imagine, showing up at a domestic violence situation and you tell the couple to hug it out! Heck if the abuser points the weapon at you then you are so beyond us spiritually that you wouldn't even perish if you were shot. You would be consecrated as a saint among mere mortals. Please, I beg you. Become a cop and teach each and everyone the way to handle each and every situation they could come upon.

[@HercadosP]

Another mormon

[@meatpopsicle1567]

Really?

[@marcmercado2085]

False. He is not originally from Utah. He started in NM but then again you wouldn’t know that because you’re a MOR_ON

[@user-yr7sd5xd8e]

Cop probably violated citizens rights. Oh well

[@utahna]

Saying oh well over something so tragic like this is sick you need to do better

[@TerrySleuth]

​@utahna the tragedy is the police preying on citizens. We're pushing back

[@norm2264]

These cops are getting up there whining his pathetic they didn't wind up about George Floyd

[@happyday2765]

George Floyd wasn't murdered. He OD'd.

[@a.h.s5152]

💔🙏

[@user-jr2pq8bg8r]

👍

[@jg3697]

I guess the suspect is protect ed . No picture is not shown .