Police Identify Victim Killed In Crosswalk Crash On Wasatch Boulevard
Feb 7, 2019, 3:34 PM | Updated: 5:06 pm
SANDY, Utah – A 44-year-old man has been killed after being hit by a vehicle on the east side of Sandy.
Police have identified the victim as Fernando Cruz La Vana of Sandy.
Fatal auto/ped update. The decision decreased pedestrian has been identified as Fernando Cruz La Vana 44yrs. Our hearts go out to the family. The investigation is ongoing.
— Sandy Police (@Sandy_Police) February 7, 2019
The incident happened at 10040 South and Wasatch Boulevard around 12:40 p.m. Thursday.
Lt. Dean Carriger said with the Sandy Police Department said the victim was in the crosswalk when he was struck by a southbound vehicle.
Officials said the victim died at the scene.
Police investigate fatal auto-pedestrian accident along Wasatch Blvd. and Bell Canyon Rd. in Sandy. Join us at 5:00 for a live update @KSL5TV pic.twitter.com/zBkq4EEd6X
— Ashley Moser (@AshleyMoser) February 7, 2019
The Toyota Camry was driven by a 68-year-old driver male.
Lt. Carriger said there were no initial signs of impairment, but they were working to determine if that was a factor. They were also working to determine if speed was a factor.
Wasatch Boulevard was expected to be closed in both directions from 10000 South to 10100 South until around 6 p.m.
