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Road to Zero
Lindsay Aerts
Family urges seatbelt use after mother, 3 year-old killed in US Highway 40 crash
A Utah family said they've learned a tragic lesson about seatbelts after a mother and 3-year-old daughter were killed in a head-on collision Tuesday.7 days ago
Debbie Worthen
UHP: Distracted driving a possible factor in number of crashes during Utah’s 100 Deadliest Days
Nearly 200 people have died on Utah roads so far this year, and about half of those have come in the last 100 days, known as the 100 Deadliest Days.1 month ago
Kiersten Nunez, KSL TV
Victim’s father reacts after arrest made in fatal Millcreek hit-and-run
An arrest has been made in connection to a tragic hit-and-run in Millcreek that claimed the life of 20-year-old Lindsey VanOrman. Her father, Bradly VanOrman, expressed that while this arrest is a step towards closure, it is far from the end of their journey for justice.2 months ago
Brian Carlson
After deadly weekend, Utah’s summer traffic deaths are higher than last year’s
A deadly weekend on Utah roads is now putting the summer on pace to be deadlier than last year, and that's reversal from how the summer started.2 months ago
Mary Culbertson
2 injured after semitruck rolls over near busy South Salt Lake intersection
A semitruck rolled over near a busy intersection in South Salt Lake.2 months ago
Michael Houck
Two Utahns killed in motorcycle crash in Idaho
Two Utahns riding a motorcycle in Idaho were killed in a crash on July 22, Idaho State police say.2 months ago
Mary Culbertson
2 dead, 3 injured, including law enforcement officer after Carbon County car fire
Two people were killed and three were injured in a car fire near an airport in Carbon County.2 months ago
Josh Ellis
31-year-old bicyclist hit, killed by recycling truck in Ogden
One person was killed in a crash involving a dump truck in Ogden Monday morning.2 months ago
Garna Mejia
Family of victim killed in Millcreek hit-and-run ask those with information to come forward
Loved ones of a young woman killed in a hit-and-run incident earlier this weekend are speaking out.2 months ago
Karah Brackin
With a spike in deadly crashes this summer, officials urging drivers to use caution
As we head into a big, busy day with an Olympic announcement and hopeful celebration, marathon, and a holiday on top of all that, Utah officials are urging everyone to pay attention behind the wheel.3 months ago
Karah Brackin
Staying safe on Utah’s roads as the weather heats up
With triple digits creeping up, you may be taking a road trip, venturing into the canyons to catch a break from the heat. Heading to the water, many people will be pulling boats and other big items.3 months ago
Andrew Adams
Driver faces enhanced felony charge under new Utah law after Eagle Mountain road rage incident
A driver was charged with a road rage-enhanced felony charge, one of the first under a Utah law that promises tougher road rage penalties.3 months ago
Kiersten Nunez
Dramatic close call on I-15 highlights the hidden dangers of road debris
A terrifying close call on a popular freeway serves as a stark reminder of the hidden dangers of road debris.3 months ago
Debbie Worthen
Family of teen killed by alleged distracted driver urges people to be cautious
While most families are getting ready to celebrate Independence Day with fireworks and barbeques, this week is filled with sadness for two Utah families.3 months ago
Josh Ellis
UDOT installing high-visibility lane striping along Wasatch Front highways
UDOT will be installing high-visibility lane striping across Salt Lake, Davis, Weber and Box Elder counties as "part of the largest lane striping project in state history."4 months ago
Lauren Steinbrecher
Utah family shares message on anniversary of deadly road rage crash
The family of a Utah man killed while on a Sunday drive with his girlfriend a year ago in Eagle Mountain, is sharing a message for all drivers — especially in light of two recent road rage-related deaths.4 months ago
Lindsay Aerts
Utah drivers to see enhanced penalties in July 1 road rage law, will it help?
Utah’s recently passed road rage law takes effect July 1, but one of the lawmakers who crafted it says the law alone can only go so far in curbing Utah’s road rage problem.4 months ago
Karah Brackin
UDOT warns of busy roads ahead of Memorial Day weekend
Memorial Day weekend is seeing traffic pick up as Utahns get out of school, clock out of work, and fill up the gas tank.5 months ago
Karah Brackin
With arrival of Memorial Day weekend, 100 Deadliest Days on Utah’s roads about to start
Memorial Day may be the unofficial start to summer, but it is also the start of the 100 Deadliest Days on Utah roads.5 months ago
Josh Ellis and Garna Mejia, KSL TV
Police: Spanish Fork road rage suspect dies after fleeing from officer, crashing into tree
A 27-year-old Springville man died early Friday morning after police say he crashed into a large tree in a Spanish Fork yard.6 months ago
Karah Brackin
Extra officers to patrol Utah roads in April looking for distracted drivers
Law enforcement agencies across Salt Lake and Utah Counties announced Thursday that officers and Utah Department of Safety troopers are working extra shifts on Utah roads with unmarked vehicles to patrol for distracted drivers.6 months ago
Josh Ellis and Cary Schwanitz, KSL TV
Four people injured in wrong-way crash in St. George
State troopers temporarily closed northbound I-15 near the Utah-Arizona state border Thursday morning due to a wrong-way crash.6 months ago
Brianna Chavez
UHP to increase enforcement during Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Monday marks the start of Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and UHP is increasing enforcement on the roads.6 months ago
