LOCAL NEWS

Bystanders jump into Logan River to save woman inside partially submerged vehicle

Nov 14, 2022, 6:37 PM

LOGAN, Utah — A jogger and several bystanders jumped into action Monday as they tried to save a woman whose vehicle overturned into the Logan River.

Tony Peacock said he was jogging near 1500 E. Canyon Road in Logan Canyon Monday morning when he spotted the SUV overturned in the water.

“I ran to the (USU) Water Research Lab and was panicked at that point because it was evident that probably nobody reported the accident,” Peacock said.

After finding someone to call 911, Peacock ran back outside and yelled to several people in the parking lot to help him. He then scaled the roughly 15-foot embankment down to the water.

“I tried to open the door on the SUV that was down here and couldn’t do that,” Peacock said. “A couple people came along and helped me, and we were able to pull the lady out.”

Peacock said he and the others pulled the woman out of the vehicle through the door’s window, and as they were carrying her up towards the road, first responders arrived.

“Fire personnel arrived and assisted in getting her the rest of the way up on top of the roadway. They started CPR and got her to Logan Regional Hospital,” said Capt. Curtis Hooley with Logan City Police Department.

Hooley said the woman, a local resident in her 30s, died at the hospital. He said she was the only person in the vehicle.

“They’ve searched the river,” he said. “We’ve confirmed her children are in somebody else’s custody; they’re safe. We believe she’s the only occupant of that vehicle.”

Investigators are now trying to determine what caused the vehicle to leave the roadway and how long it was in the water before being discovered by Peacock.

“Somebody heard a loud noise about 45 minutes earlier, so it may have happened as long as 45 minutes earlier, maybe even a couple hours before that,” Peacock said.

“The engine is mostly cold, so she had been in there at least a little while,” Hooley said.

KSL 5 TV Live

Local News

Man being taken on stretcher to an ambulance figures blurred...

Lauren Steinbrecher

West Jordan man trying ‘to be funny’ allegedly shot and killed best friend

Investigators believe a joke between friends turned into the shooting death of a West Jordan man. The fatal mistake is also turning into a message police hope every gun owner can hear.

4 hours ago

Matt Gephardt meeting with Denis Hawkins after a rental car company after they ignored his calls fo...

Matt Gephardt

Get Gephardt helps Spanish Fork man clear up insurance claim for rental car damage

Get Gephardt clears up an international rental car insurance standstill.

5 hours ago

small housing units...

Debbie Worthen

Utah’s micro-shelter pilot program gets extension to help homeless

A micro-shelter pilot program will stay in place for at least six more months.

5 hours ago

A trench used for training a team of firefighters to be a part of Utah County's Special Response Te...

Shelby Lofton

Heavy Rescue school students respond to real-life emergency during trench collapse training

A team of firefighter students training to be on a Special Response Team rescued a man buried in a trench collapse the week they'd been studying trenches.

5 hours ago

The Cache County Council took up the e-mail controversy...

Mike Anderson

A single text stirs political fallout in Cache County election

A text message is blowing up into a whole lot of political fallout in Cache County.

6 hours ago

A map shows where the Chief Toquer reservoir will connect to the Ash Creek Reservoir....

Cary Schwanitz

Feds pour $7 million into southern Utah water pipeline project

A project to build a new pipeline that will run from the Ash Creek Reservoir to the Chief Toquer Reservoir received $7 million from the bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

6 hours ago

Sponsored Articles

Women hold card for scanning key card to access Photocopier Security system concept...

Les Olson

Why Printer Security Should Be Top of Mind for Your Business

Connected printers have vulnerable endpoints that are an easy target for cyber thieves. Protect your business with these tips.

Modern chandelier hanging from a white slanted ceiling with windows in the backgruond...

Lighting Design

Light Up Your Home With These Top Lighting Trends for 2024

Check out the latest lighting design trends for 2024 and tips on how you can incorporate them into your home.

Technician woman fixing hardware of desktop computer. Close up....

PC Laptops

Tips for Hassle-Free Computer Repairs

Experiencing a glitch in your computer can be frustrating, but with these tips you can have your computer repaired without the stress.

Close up of finger on keyboard button with number 11 logo...

PC Laptops

7 Reasons Why You Should Upgrade Your Laptop to Windows 11

Explore the benefits of upgrading to Windows 11 for a smoother, more secure, and feature-packed computing experience.

Stylish room interior with beautiful Christmas tree and decorative fireplace...

Lighting Design

Create a Festive Home with Our Easy-to-Follow Holiday Prep Guide

Get ready for festive celebrations! Discover expert tips to prepare your home for the holidays, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for unforgettable moments.

Battery low message on mobile device screen. Internet and technology concept...

PC Laptops

9 Tips to Get More Power Out of Your Laptop Battery

Get more power out of your laptop battery and help it last longer by implementing some of these tips from our guide.

Bystanders jump into Logan River to save woman inside partially submerged vehicle