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Incident
Sergeant Bill Hooser was struck and killed by the driver of a tractor-trailer that was fleeing a traffic stop on I-15 near mile marker 244 in Santaquin.
A Utah Highway Patrol trooper and Sergeant Hooser initiated a traffic stop at 6:30 a.m. after reports of a person standing on the back of a semi-trailer. The driver fled and turned his tractor-trailer around, driving south on the northbound lanes, when he hit Sergeant Hooser in his patrol car, and the trooper's vehicle. Sergeant Hooser was killed instantly.
The subject fled on foot and stole a truck. He was apprehended after crashing the truck during a short pursuit. He has been charged with capital murder.
Sergeant Hooser had served with the Santaquin Police Department for seven years and previously served with the San Juan County Sheriff's Office (New Mexico) for two years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, two daughters, and a granddaughter.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sergeant Hooser gave the Santaquin Police Department 9 years.
Thank you for your service to the Santaquin community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Hooser.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Bill is the only officer of Santaquin Police Department remembered here.
Bill is one of 84 officers killed feloniously in UT, 60.9% of the 138 remembered there.
Bill is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Bill is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2024, 1 officer in UT was killed feloniously, the 18th heaviest of 62 years on record. The heaviest was 1913, with 6.
In 2024, 68 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 105th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2024, 68 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 114th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Bill was 50. Of the 78 killed feloniously in UT whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 47; the middle age was 39. Bill had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Bill was 50. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Bill had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Bill was 50. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Bill had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
May holds 14.3% of these deaths in UT, more than any other month. Sundays: 15.5%.
May holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
May holds 8.5% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Santaquin Police Department. The weapon recorded was automobile; commercial, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.9% of all 138 deaths in UT, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile; commercial, in 1.2% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile; commercial, in 0% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile; commercial, in 0% of these deaths.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 23-E
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