George Parker Hunter Arrested; – Felony charges have been brought against the driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run incident that resulted in the death of a 9-year-old boy in Pleasant Grove in April.

George Parker Hunter, aged 80, is facing one charge of second-degree felony manslaughter and one charge of third-degree felony for leaving the scene of an accident that resulted in death.

However, as per court documents, it appears that Hunter may not have been aware that he was part of the hit-and-run incident.
On April 29, 2025, Dalton Gibbs, aged 9, was riding his bicycle home from school when he was struck by a truck at the intersection of 2600 North and 900 West. Prosecutors indicated that Gibbs was dragged beneath the truck for approximately 50 feet. His bicycle remained lodged under the truck, with fragments of it discovered nearly 1140 West.

Gibbs was transported to the hospital for treatment but unfortunately succumbed to his injuries.

Witnesses told investigators they attempted to get the driver, later identified as Hunter, to stop, according to court documents. Their efforts reportedly included waving down Hunter and pointing toward the ground in an attempt to indicate there was something beneath his truck.

Hunter allegedly did not stop and instead picked up speed and left the scene.

Hunter was later found at the Spanish Fork Fairgrounds where he reportedly told officers that he saw he had room to make a turn on 2600 North, which he did. According to court documents, Hunter told investigators he saw one person get of his car and wave at him, looking panicked. He claimed he saw a bicycle under the other driver’s car and thought the driver was waving him on, so he drove on.

Moments later, Hunter reportedly heard screeching beneath his truck and found a bike in his rearview mirror. He allegedly then got out of his truck and put the bike on the curb and claimed to wait for about seven minutes before leaving toward the Fairgrounds.

One officer reportedly overheard Hunter tell someone, “I knew I hit a bicycle, but I didn’t think there was a kid on it.”

Shortly after the incident, Captain Britt Smith of the Pleasant Grove Police Department indicated that investigators had a lot to figure out before charges could be filed, if they were ever filed.

Smith explained investigators needed to determine whether or not Hunter knew he had been involved in an alleged hit-and-run or if he was unaware.

“Those are two very different states of minds,” Smith said at the time. “One of them is criminal and the other is not.”

Meanwhile, the community came together for the 9-year-old boy. A candlelight vigil was held for Gibbs, drawing a crowd of about a hundred people. At the crash site, community volunteers placed flowers, blue ribbons and balloons. Family and friends described him as “an amazing boy” who brought a light and happiness to everyone around him.