WEST JORDAN, Utah — Police are asking for the public's help in identifying the suspect in a hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of a motorcycle rider.
West Jordan Police said the incident happened Tuesday night around 8:30 p.m. at 8660 S. Redwood Road.
The motorcycle was hit by a dark-colored SUV, which fled the area heading west on Gardner Lane, according to witnesses. It was last seen heading north on 3200 West near Haun Drive (approx. 8600 South).
The rider was taken to the hospital, where he died from his injuries. He was identified as 23-year-old Garrett Randall Pace.
"We extend our sincerest condolences to Garrett's family," WJPD wrote.
Police have since located and identified the suspect vehicle, a blue GMC Yukon, though the suspect is still at large. Investigators are processing the vehicle to determine the driver.
Anyone with information about the case or tips to help police locate the vehicle is asked to call 801-840-4000.
According to Utah Highway Safety data, this is the first crash at 8660 S. Redwood Road in 2025.
At this time last year, there were already three crashes in this location.
In 2024, there were seven total crashes and one death at this spot. In 2023, there were eight crashes, and in 2022, there were five crashes. Both ’22 and ’23 had no deaths.
