Fentanyl Deaths in Utah Increase by Over One-Thousand-Percent In Past Decade

(Salt Lake City, UT) — A report from the Utah Department of Health and Human Services reveals a staggering one-thousand-160-percent increase in fentanyl-related deaths in the state between 2014 and 2023. The Salt Lake City Police Department highlighted the growing prevalence of fentanyl in the community, noting its increasing presence along the Jordan River Parkway Trail, where police have focused efforts in recent weeks.