Traffic & Crashes
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Larry D. Curtis
Child struck, critically injured by tractor near Coalville
A tractor hit a 5-year-old boy who darted into the road, critically injuring the child.1 year ago
Pat Reavy
Man taking family camping near Utah Lake hit and killed; driver criminally charged
The driver of a pickup truck who police say hit and killed a man while on a dirt road in Utah County on Friday night is now facing criminal charges.1 year ago
Madison Swenson
Big and Little Cottonwood canyons facing closures due to avalanche hazard
Closures up Big and Little Cottonwood canyons are set to continue Tuesday due to avalanche concerns, according to the Utah Department of Transportation.1 year ago
John O'Connor, Associated Press
At least 6 dead after dust storm causes crashes in Illinois
A windstorm has kicked up clouds of dust in southern Illinois and caused numerous crashes on Interstate 55. At least six people have died.1 year ago
Cary Schwanitz
Plan for delays on I-80 in SLC this weekend
Delays are expected this weekend on westbound Interstate 80 in Salt Lake City as crews finish some routine maintenance the Utah Department of Transportation warned.1 year ago
Madison Swenson
Memory Grove access road closed due to crash
The access road to Memory Grove in Salt Lake City is closed following a single-car crash.1 year ago
Pat Reavy
Drunken Utah man was speeding with grandson in car when he caused fatal crash, charges say
A West Jordan man, 72, who police say was driving nearly 100 mph on an off-ramp while intoxicated when he struck another vehicle, has been charged in connection with the other driver's death.1 year ago
Madison Swenson
International doctor revives patient following crash in Kanab
A doctor from Germany revived a passenger Tuesday following a two-car crash on U.S. Route 89 in Kanab.1 year ago
Madison Swenson and Larry D. Curtis
Two killed in four-car crash near Deer Creek Reservoir
Two people are dead after a four-car collision Tuesday afternoon near Wallsburg.1 year ago
Cary Schwanitz
Snowmobiler hits a wall of snow, transported to hospital
A helicopter transported one man to the hospital following a snowmobile crash Saturday near Heber.1 year ago
Samantha Beech and Nicki Brown
Freight train engines, cars derail and catch fire in Maine
Officials say several cars on a freight train have derailed and caught fire in rural Maine.1 year ago
Pat Reavy, KSL.com and Shara Park, KSL TV
Medical overdose, not wrong-way crash, killed woman in 2021, lawsuit says
The parents of a Utah woman who died following a wrong-way crash in 2021 have filed a lawsuit claiming an overdose from emergency workers killed her and not injuries sustained in the crash.1 year ago
Madison Swenson
Man dies after car lands upside down in American Fork River
A 56-year-old man died Wednesday after his vehicle crashed and landed upside down in the American Fork River.1 year ago
Madison Swenson
4 ejected from car in Tooele County, transported to hospital
Five people were taken to the hospital Wednesday following a rollover crash in Tooele County. Four of those passengers were ejected.1 year ago
Madison Swenson
Water official hit by truck, airlifted to Utah Valley Hospital
A man sustained serious head and leg injuries after he was hit by a pickup truck near Spanish Fork.1 year ago
Madison Swenson
Motorcyclist hospitalized after crashing into SUV
A motorcyclist was taken to the hospital Tuesday after colliding with an SUV in Davis County.1 year ago
Pat Reavy
West Valley man charged in connection with fatal auto-pedestrian crash in southern Utah
A West Valley man with a history of speeding and driving on a revoked license was charged Tuesday in connection with a fatal auto-pedestrian, hit-and-run crash in southern Utah.1 year ago
Ashley Moser
Investigators say acetone couple used for home improvement project led to explosion
A young couple is recovering in the hospital after their home exploded during a home improvement project on Saturday.1 year ago
Madison Swenson
Man hit by pickup truck, flown to hospital in critical condition
A 23-year-old man was taken to the hospital by helicopter early Monday morning after he was run over by a pickup truck in Weber County.1 year ago
Michael Houck
Driver in critical condition after hitting a train near Deweyville
A woman was sent to the hospital after hitting a train early Sunday morning in Box Elder County.1 year ago
Michael Houck
Utah State University pauses helicopter flights after student, instructor crash near Midway
A Utah State University flight instructor and a student walked away from a helicopter crash Saturday afternoon.1 year ago
Josh Ellis
Small plane makes emergency landing on West Davis Corridor
Police say no injuries were reported after a small plane was forced to make an emergency landing on the under-construction West Davis Corridor on Monday.1 year ago
Michael Houck
Wrong-way driver crashes onto sidewalk; no injuries reported
A car stopped on a Salt Lake City sidewalk after allegedly driving on the wrong side of the road and clipping a tree Saturday afternoon.1 year ago
