An 8-year-old Roy boy died Tuesday evening after being struck by a car, the Utah Highway Patrol reported. Blake Rohmer was struck about 6 p.m. and was dead on arrival at McKay-Dee Hospital, Ogden.

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The patrol said the boy and a companion were standing on the west side of 35th West in Roy near 52nd South when he darted across the street. He was struck by a southbound car driven by Glenna M. Clark, also of Roy.Clark was driving 40 mph in a 45 mph zone, the UHP reported, and the boy apparently dashed into the street directly in front of her car. No charges will be filed, the UHP said.

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