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Wasatch County Sheriff identifies Hideout man killed near Jordanelle Reservoir

Marina Knight
Sep 30, 2024

Photo: Michele Roepke // TownLift

HIDEOUT, Utah – A Wasatch County man found dead near Jordanelle State Park has been identified as 61-year-old Patrick L. Hayes of Hideout.

The Wasatch County Sheriff’s Office announced on Sunday that Hayes was the victim found near the Ross Creek day-use area on the night of Sept. 25. The medical examiner confirmed Hayes was shot and died at the scene.

Authorities seek suspect in suspicious death near Jordanelle Reservoir

Hayes’ body was found beside his car around 11 a.m. on Thursday, September 26 by a person who called 911. Sheriff Jared Rigby said investigators believe the incident began as a road rage altercation around 11 p.m. on Wednesday. Authorities are searching for the other vehicle involved, which may be a Jeep Gladiator or Rubicon. Police have not yet released a suspect description.

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By: Marina Knight

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Marina Knight began her career in journalism working for The Stowe Reporter in 2003, where she was a staff writer and later the publication’s Web Editor. She covered the Winter Olympic Games in 2006 and 2010, and has worked as a freelance writer covering outdoor topics as well as art criticism. Most recently, Knight was Editor-in-Chief of SkiRacing.com. She has won multiple awards from the New England Newspaper Association for environmental reporting, feature writing and art criticism. She lives with her family in Park City. In her free time you’ll find her in the mountains

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