Man Critically Injured In Utah County Car Vs. Train Crash
Jun 26, 2020, 8:17 PM
A man was critically injured after his car was struck by a train in Mapleton. (Utah County Sheriff's Office)
(Utah County Sheriff's Office)
MAPLETON, Utah – A 61-year-old man was hospitalized in critical condition after police said he failed to stop at a stop sign and was struck by a Union Pacific train.
Officials with the Utah County Sheriff’s Office said the crash happened at the rail crossing off U.S. Highway 89 near 2400 East in Mapleton Friday evening.
The driver was taken airlifted to an area hospital in critical condition.
Police said the crossing does not have crossing arms or lights, but it does have stop signs.
