Topline: A man changing a tire outside traffic lanes was killed and his helper injured in a crash involving a driver whose license had previously been suspended for a DUI offense.
Published: September 14, 2026 7:04 am ET
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AMERICAN FORK, UT — A Santaquin man faces impaired-driving-related charges after allegedly leaving his lane on Interstate 15 and striking two people changing a tire, killing one and injuring the other.
Bradley Lamond Harold Wilcox, 42, is charged with negligently operating a vehicle resulting in death, a second-degree felony, and negligently operating a vehicle resulting in injury, a Class A misdemeanor, according to ABC4’s account of court documents. Both charges carry enhancements alleging the offenses occurred while he was under the influence.
The collision happened April 4, 2024. Court documents describe a man who had pulled off beside an I-15 exit lane to change a tire. He was outside all traffic lanes, wearing a reflective vest, and had activated his vehicle’s hazard lights. Another person was helping him.
Wilcox allegedly drifted out of his lane while passing the stopped vehicle and hit both people. The man in the reflective vest was killed; the other person suffered an arm injury.
According to the documents cited by ABC4, Wilcox appeared impaired at the scene and was hunched over when he got out of his vehicle. His driver’s license had previously been suspended for another offense involving driving under the influence.
Chemical testing allegedly detected buprenorphine, amphetamine and alprazolam in Wilcox’s system.
ABC4 reported that Wilcox was not being arrested on the charges. Instead, a summons was being issued directing him to appear at upcoming court hearings.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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Published: September 14, 2026 7:04 am ET
AMERICAN FORK, UT — A Santaquin man faces impaired-driving-related charges after allegedly leaving his lane on Interstate 15 and striking two people changing a tire, killing one and injuring the other.
Bradley Lamond Harold Wilcox, 42, is charged with negligently operating a vehicle resulting in death, a second-degree felony, and negligently operating a vehicle resulting in injury, a Class A misdemeanor, according to ABC4’s account of court documents. Both charges carry enhancements alleging the offenses occurred while he was under the influence.
The collision happened April 4, 2024. Court documents describe a man who had pulled off beside an I-15 exit lane to change a tire. He was outside all traffic lanes, wearing a reflective vest, and had activated his vehicle’s hazard lights. Another person was helping him.
Wilcox allegedly drifted out of his lane while passing the stopped vehicle and hit both people. The man in the reflective vest was killed; the other person suffered an arm injury.
According to the documents cited by ABC4, Wilcox appeared impaired at the scene and was hunched over when he got out of his vehicle. His driver’s license had previously been suspended for another offense involving driving under the influence.
Chemical testing allegedly detected buprenorphine, amphetamine and alprazolam in Wilcox’s system.
ABC4 reported that Wilcox was not being arrested on the charges. Instead, a summons was being issued directing him to appear at upcoming court hearings.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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Driver With Prior DUI Suspension Charged in Fatal I-15 Tire-Change Crash
A man changing a tire outside traffic lanes was killed and his helper injured in a crash involving a driver whose license had previously been suspended for a DUI offense.
By Aaron Stephensen
Published: September 14, 2026 7:04 am ET
AMERICAN FORK, UT — A Santaquin man faces impaired-driving-related charges after allegedly leaving his lane on Interstate 15 and striking two people changing a tire, killing one and injuring the other.
Bradley Lamond Harold Wilcox, 42, is charged with negligently operating a vehicle resulting in death, a second-degree felony, and negligently operating a vehicle resulting in injury, a Class A misdemeanor, according to ABC4’s account of court documents. Both charges carry enhancements alleging the offenses occurred while he was under the influence.
The collision happened April 4, 2024. Court documents describe a man who had pulled off beside an I-15 exit lane to change a tire. He was outside all traffic lanes, wearing a reflective vest, and had activated his vehicle’s hazard lights. Another person was helping him.
Wilcox allegedly drifted out of his lane while passing the stopped vehicle and hit both people. The man in the reflective vest was killed; the other person suffered an arm injury.
According to the documents cited by ABC4, Wilcox appeared impaired at the scene and was hunched over when he got out of his vehicle. His driver’s license had previously been suspended for another offense involving driving under the influence.
Chemical testing allegedly detected buprenorphine, amphetamine and alprazolam in Wilcox’s system.
ABC4 reported that Wilcox was not being arrested on the charges. Instead, a summons was being issued directing him to appear at upcoming court hearings.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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