Man missing for nearly two weeks found dead in Grand County

Police believe Jason Patman died in a motor vehicle accident in the La Sal Mountains

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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The body of Jason Patman, who had been missing for nearly two weeks, was found in a remote area of the La Sal Mountains in Grand County, Utah on Saturday morning. The Grand County Sheriff's Office stated that their initial investigation led them to believe Patman died following an accident involving a motor vehicle, and they do not suspect foul play.

Why it matters

This tragic incident highlights the challenges of searching for missing persons in remote wilderness areas and the importance of swift action by law enforcement and the public to locate those who go missing. The investigation into Patman's death will likely provide insights into improving search and rescue procedures in the future.

The details

Police requested the public's help in locating Jason Patman on Friday after he had been missing for two weeks. Patman's body was found in a remote area of the La Sal Mountains on Saturday morning. The Grand County Sheriff's Office stated that their initial investigation led them to believe Patman died following an accident involving a motor vehicle, though they do not suspect foul play was involved.

  • Patman was reported missing on February 8, 2026.
  • His body was found on February 22, 2026.

The players

Jason Patman

A man who was missing for nearly two weeks before his body was found in the La Sal Mountains.

Grand County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that investigated Patman's disappearance and death.

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What’s next

The Grand County Sheriff's Office will continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding Patman's death to determine the exact cause.

The takeaway

This tragic incident serves as a reminder of the importance of being prepared and exercising caution when venturing into remote wilderness areas, and the need for effective search and rescue procedures to locate missing persons as quickly as possible.