A former Richmond mayor was killed Thursday when he became distracted while walking his dog and stepped into the street in front a car.
Marvin A. Traveller, 89, was hit about 7:45 a.m. on Main Street at 400 West in Richmond, according to Utah Highway Patrol.
A Richmond city employee confirmed the victim was the former mayor. Traveller served from 1978 to 1990.
In post on the city’s Facebook page, Mayor Jeff Young said residents had lost a great man in the community.
“Hope those that knew him can take a moment to appreciate all that he gave to our great community. I pray peace for his family. Thanks Marvin you will be missed,” the post read.
Troopers believe Traveller was focused on his dog and didn’t realize a car was coming so close to him when he stepped into the street.
Just before the crash, the dog had run into the street, in front of the gold car. Seeing the dog, the driver swerved left, and when the dog was gone, the driver swerved right.
That’s about when Traveller stepped into the street and was hit by the car, troopers said.
Traveller was taken to Logan Regional Hospital, where he died, according to UHP.