WEST JORDAN — A former East High football player, who went on to play for the University of Washington, has been identified as the man who died in a crash involving three vehicles in West Jordan late Sunday night.
West Jordan police officer Taylor Griffith identified the man on Tuesday as Voi Tunuufi.
The accident happened about 11:15 p.m., when officers responded to a crash near 9000 S. 2200 West. According to police, a pickup truck, an SUV, and a commercial vehicle somehow collided.
The driver of the SUV, Tunuufi, was pinned and had to be extricated — then taken to a hospital, where he later died.
A GoFundMe* fundraiser started by his family described him as a loved one with contagious laughter.
"Our brother who was always willing to go without so that someone else was on top. He never would shy away from any opportunity to serve those of his village. He was always going above and beyond, always giving & making sure people were included," the fundraiser reads.
The Washington Husky Football team took to social media Monday evening to share the news of their teammate's passing.
"Our hearts are with the Tunuufi family, his loved ones, and every brother who wore the W beside him. Forever in The Pack," the Facebook post reads.
Police said other drivers were evaluated for injuries that did not appear life-threatening, but did not indicate whether any passengers were involved.
"No arrests have been made, and all involved parties are cooperating with the police investigation," Griffith told KSL on Monday.
Investigators may have an idea of what could have been a factor in the crash, but would not provide further details on Monday, Griffith said.
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