BOX ELDER COUNTY — Law enforcement have confirmed the identity of the 22-year-old man killed in a single-vehicle crash along Interstate 15 near Perry early Thursday morning. Jordan Sever of Riverdale was pronounced dead at the scene after troopers discovered his vehicle off the side of the highway.
Utah Highway Patrol Lt. Cade Brenchley said Sever was driving a white Hyundai Elantra southbound at approximately 1:58 a.m. Witnesses told investigators, the car traveling at a high rate of speed with its lights turned off.
According to troopers, evidence at the scene suggests the Elantra struck another vehicle traveling in the far-right lane before veering off the road. The second vehicle involved did not stop immediately following the collision.
Several hours later, a semi-truck driver contacted troopers in the Ogden area to report a crash. Investigators believe this commercial vehicle was the one struck by the Elantra.
Brenchley said Sever was not wearing a seat belt. The driver of the semi was uninjured.
Raquel Sever, Jordan’s mother posted the news of her son’s passing on social media. She remembered Jordan as an intelligent, funny and genuine individual who loved teaching chess and served as a devoted brother, son and uncle. Amid the grief, the family expressed deep gratitude for the overwhelming outpouring of love and support from friends and the community.
Funeral services are still being arranged. A gofundme account has been created to help the family with memorial expenses.