Stop For Students
Brianna Chavez
Plans in place to add traffic signal to Spanish Fork intersection where two girls were hit
UDOT and Spanish Fork officials are working on getting a traffic signal at the intersection where two girls were critically injured while crossing the street.7 months ago
Karah Brackin
UDOT is stressing work zone safety, especially near schools
As road construction ramps up around the state, construction on 5600 South in Roy will directly impact elementary school students heading to and from school.8 months ago
Cary Schwanitz, Eliza Pace, and Daniel Woodruff, KSL TV
Child injured in hit-and-run crash outside Salt Lake City elementary school
An 8-year-old child was injured in a hit-and-run crash across the street from Mary Jackson Elementary School Wednesday afternoon, according to the Salt Lake City Police Department.9 months ago
Emma Benson
School bus driver hailed as hero for saving student lives after car ignored bus stop arm
A Jordan School District bus driver is being praised after he prevented a possible tragedy from happening to students.10 months ago
Daniel Woodruff
Lawmaker proposes bigger fines for speeding in Utah school zones
A Utah lawmaker is proposing substantially higher fines for speeding in a school zone.11 months ago
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com
Salt Lake City hoping to make streets safer for K-12 students through nearly $1M grant
The federal government has awarded $953,600 to Salt Lake City to help make its streets safer — particularly for K-12 students.1 year ago
Emma Benson
Local school district making changes after 3 students hit in crosswalks
After three teenagers were hit by a car in the last year, Wasatch School District is implementing new safety features on their city's streets.1 year ago
Debbie Worthen
‘They saved my family’: father recounts miracles after his family was hit by a car
The father and husband of a family who was hit by a car and pinned underneath it recounts his side of the story, crediting their livelihood and survival to miracles, a group of teenagers, and an airmen that came to their rescue.1 year ago
Lindsay Aerts
Heber City teen hit in a crosswalk gets warm welcome home
There was a warm homecoming Wednesday for a teen from Heber who was hit by a car in a crosswalk in late September.1 year ago
Shelby Lofton
Unified police search for hit-and-run driver who hit Magna teen
Unified police are looking for the driver responsible for hitting a 13-year-old and fleeing from the scene early Tuesday morning.1 year ago
Larry D. Curtis
Car hits, seriously injures child on Delta’s Main Street
As several children were crossing Main Street in Delta today, a 12-year old was hit by car and seriously injured.1 year ago
Shara Park
Family of Isabelle Parr celebrates her life on the anniversary of her death
A Holladay family is offering forgiveness to the driver of a hit and run accident that took the life of UVU student Isabelle Parr.1 year ago
Katija Stjepovic
City begins safety improvements at 11th and Harrison
Salt Lake City has been working hard, trying to make intersections safer for our children and students.1 year ago
Andrew Adams
West Jordan street renamed for 13-year-old killed by drunk driver
Family members converged on a street corner Friday as city workers installed new signs marking the renaming of a street in memory of a 13-year-old boy killed in a crosswalk by a drunk driver.1 year ago
Lindsay Aerts
Contested crosswalk returns to Sandy City
Some parents in Sandy were desperate for a crosswalk to be repainted on Sego Lily Drive after Sandy City repaved the road this summer.1 year ago
Brittany Tait
Sandy City traffic engineers pave over a crosswalk used by Mount Jordan Middle School students
For months, parents who live around the location where the 300 East crosswalk used to be have called the mayor’s office, hoping the painted lines will return.1 year ago
Debbie Worthen
Utah’s first responders plead with drivers to pay attention
First responders are giving all Utahns an important message: Pay attention to the roads.1 year ago
Katija Stjepovic
Trauma experts explain how people can avoid getting hit by a car
Auto pedestrian accidents can be dangerous. After all, a person risks lifelong injuries if they're hit by a large vehicle.1 year ago
Deanie Wimmer
New legislation and millions planned to improve safety for students walking to school
Neighbors have resources to make their communities safer if they know where to ask. In addition to money for infrastructure improvements and training, proposed legislation would ticket speeders via radar cameras.1 year ago
Dan Rascon
Charter schools fight for school zone student safety measures
Several charter schools feel like they are being ignored when it comes to school safety. Administrators say their schools are being denied “school zone” designation which would allow for flashing lights, slower speed signs, crosswalks, and crossing guards.1 year ago
Mike Headrick and Keira Fairmont, KSL-TV
Stop for Students: The dangerous distances you drive when distracted
Every time you use a device behind the wheel, experts say you’re effectively driving blindfolded.1 year ago
Dan Rascon
Mom wants drivers to pay attention, slow down after SUV hits her, son in crosswalk
A mother and her son recovering at their home from injuries after being hit by an SUV in Stansbury Park.1 year ago
Katija Stjepovic and Michael Houck, KSL TV
Safe Routes Utah aims educate younger students on pedestrian safety
A frightening number of pedestrian vs vehicle crashes happen in school zones and involve young children, but Safe Routes is looking to educate students on getting home safely.1 year ago
