BREAKING NEWS: Body found on tracks in Lehi, LPD investigating

A deceased individual was discovered yesterday (May 22) on the train tracks in Lehi. The Lehi Police Department isconducting an investigation in the area near 850 East and Pioneer Crossing. Due to police activity in the area, Utah Transit Authority issued several FrontRunner delay notices.

“On May 22, around 6 p.m., trains were briefly stopped due to a deceased individual found on the tracks near the 850 E and Pioneer Crossing overpass,” said Jeanteil Livingston, Lehi Police Public Information Officer. 

“Detectives are investigating the death. We do know that no trains were involved in the death. This is currently all the information available. We are not doing interviews at this time since this is an active investigation,” Livingston added.

Update (2:17pm):

The Lehi Police Department has identified the deceased individual found yesterday (May 22) on the tracks in the area of  850 East and Pioneer Crossing.

According to Lehi Police Public Information Officer, Jeanteil Livingston, Police identified the woman as Dena Beal, 45, and a resident of Lehi. “Her next of kin have been notified,” said Livingston.

“At this time, no foul play is suspected. The investigation remains ongoing as the department awaits the results of the autopsy and toxicology reports to determine the official cause and manner of death,” stated Livingston.  

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“The Lehi Police Department extends its deepest condolences to Ms. Beal’s family and friends during this difficult time,” concluded Livingston.