Salt Lake City, Utah — The search for Brenna Reynolds, a beloved 45-year-old woman from West Jordan, ended in heartbreak this week as her family confirmed she was found deceased following a tragic accident that led her into a river.
Brenna was last seen on Friday, leaving her home in the early morning hours. Her disappearance sparked widespread concern, with family, friends, volunteers, and nonprofit groups rallying to help locate her. According to the AWARE Foundation, which supports efforts to find missing persons across the country, Brenna was driving a midnight blue Acura MDX with license plate S25 7AT. The vehicle bore a “Student Driver” sticker on the left side of the rear hatch door and was last seen traveling southeast through Daniels Canyon along US 40 at 2050 S.
As the weekend unfolded with no contact or sightings beyond that moment, worry intensified. It wasn’t until Monday that her family shared the devastating news via a public Facebook post: “With profound sorrow and deepest gratitude, we thank everyone who shared and supported the search for Brenna. She has been found after a tragic accident that led her into a river. It is with heavy hearts that we share she did not survive.”
Though few details have been released about the circumstances surrounding the accident, authorities and the family have indicated that it was unintentional and unexpected. An active investigation remains underway to piece together what led to the incident, but no foul play is suspected at this time.
In the wake of the tragedy, Brenna’s loved ones have requested privacy as they grieve and begin to heal from an unimaginable loss. The family expressed deep appreciation to the community, law enforcement, search and rescue teams, and strangers across the state who came together to help in the search efforts.
Brenna Reynolds is remembered not only as a mother, friend, and kind-hearted soul, but also as a person who brought light to those around her. Her sudden passing has cast a long shadow across the West Jordan community and beyond.
Local residents have begun organizing vigils and memorials in her honor, and messages of support continue to pour in through social media. Her story has touched many, and her memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.
As we remember Brenna, may her family find comfort in the love that surrounds them, and may her spirit rest in peace.