The lieutenant of the County Sheriff of Killed in the UTV overthrow

AVON, Cache County – A deputy County Sheriff of County Cache County, a veteran, has died as a result of injuries caused by the overturning of a utility vehicle in the Paradise Dry Canyon area.

The MP was identified as Lt. Brian Locke, a longtime employee of the Cache County Sheriff's Office, according to the Utah Peace Officers Association.

According to a statement from the Cache County Sheriff's Office, MPs and members of the search and rescue team faced an off-road vehicle accident around 8:45 pm Saturday. The driver was transported to Logan Regional Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

Many messages of homage and condolence were posted on social media after Locke's death.

Lynn Nelson, former Cache County Sheriff, wrote: "The tragic loss of my close friend Brian Locke, who was a great friend and mentor to me, will miss his vision, support and friendship. many, our prayers are with his family. "

State Representative, Lee Perry, R-Perry, Lieutenant of the Utah Road Patrol and Section Commander for North Utah, added: "Brian will be sadly missed at Law Enforcement in North Utah. "

At the same time, the Utah Peace Officers Association issued the following statement: "UPOA laments the passing of one of our board members Brian Locke will be sorely missed Hopefully, dear friend!"

The Cache County Fire District has sent "heartfelt condolences to Lieutenant Brian Locke's family and to the Cache County Sheriff's Office for the tragic loss of Lieutenant Locke and we will miss him."

The Preston, Idaho Police Department issued this statement: "Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Lieutenant Brian Locke and our friends at the Cache County Sheriff's Office, and we mourn your loss with you."

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