10-02-2025
Protester struck by vehicle during large demonstration in SLC, no arrests made yet
SALT LAKE CITY () — The and event organizers confirmed that one person was struck by a vehicle during a large demonstration in Salt Lake on Saturday, Feb. 8.
The protester was hit by a vehicle near 350 South State Street, according to police. No identifying information about the protester has been released, and no arrests have been made in connection to the incident. The investigation is ongoing.
Emilee Dekle, the lead communications liaison for — the group that organized — said team members witnessed the incident and tended to the protester until medical personnel arrived.
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'We've been in communication with her since then, and we are very happy to say that she is safe and she left with very minor, short-term injuries, and she'll have a very safe and speedy recovery,' Dekle told
Other event organizers said the protester who was hit by the vehicle was heading to the hospital on Sunday for a full evaluation.
According to police, the protest on Saturday — which started at the Utah State Capitol and included a march down to Washington Park — had about 1,100 people in attendance.
'We had no idea how big it would be,' Dekle said. 'We were very shocked by the outcome, but it gave us a lot of motivation to keep moving forward.'
Dekle said that organizers with Utah March had a risk management team and a de-escalation team at the demonstration, in addition to the measures put in place by police.
The event was permitted, and SLCPD coordinated with the Utah Highway Patrol to implement traffic control and other safety measures.
'Unlawful vehicle activity, including reckless driving and failure to comply with police orders, may result in citations or arrest,' police said in a press release.
Drivers and community members who are not involved with demonstrations have been advised to avoid areas where traffic control measures are implemented, to ensure the safety of the public and others involved.
'The SLCPD urges demonstrators to remain peaceful, law-abiding, and mindful of public safety,' police said.
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