Crash kills utility task vehicle driver in Richfield
Apr 22, 2024, 8:14 PM | Updated: Apr 23, 2024, 4:08 pm
Richfield City police say the male driver of a utility task vehicle was involved in a crash with a car at 1100 South Main Street on Monday afternoon around 4 p.m. (Utah Highway Patrol)
(Utah Highway Patrol)
RICHFIELD — Richfield police say the driver of a utility task vehicle died Monday following a two-vehicle crash.
The crash occured at the intersection of Main Street and 1100 South around 4 p.m.
Police said a 2013 Hyundai Elantra was traveling southbound near the same intersection. The driver of the UTV made a left-hand turn in front of the Hyundai.
The Hyundai struck the UTV causing it to roll.
Police said the 54-year-old driver was ejected by the force of the crash. He was hospitalized but later died of his injuries.
(Utah Highway Patrol)
A preganant female passenger in the Hyundai was transported to the hospital as a precaution.
Police said Main Street was closed between 1000 South and 1200 South during the investigation of the crash.
An investigation has been turned over to the Utah Highway Patrol.
