Man dead after being struck by a car in Cottonwood Heights, police say

Oct 19, 2023, 9:19 PM | Updated: 10:20 pm

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COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS — A fatal crash involving a pedestrian and a car closed the road near 2200 E Fort Union Boulevard Thursday night.

Cottonwood Heights police Sgt. Gary Young told KSL that a 57-year-old man was crossing the street when the car fatally struck the man.

Young said the man wore semi-dark clothing while attempting to cross the dimly lit area.

The driver stayed on the scene and is cooperating with police.

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