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Remembering and following the basics of safe driving can prevent crashes and fatalities on the road. Some of the basics include: always wearing a seat belt, obeying road signs and traffic signals, keeping a safe distance from vehicles, maintaining a reasonable speed and avoiding texting or eating while driving so you can be aware of your surroundings. Click to read more.
Road to Zero
Katija Stjepovic
Seat belts save Salt Lake couple, unborn child
Far too many deadly crashes in Utah involve someone not wearing a seatbelt.11 months ago
Pat Reavy, KSL.com
Salt Lake man with history of impaired driving charged in fatal motorcycle crash
AMERICAN FORK, Utah — A Salt Lake man with a history of impaired driving was charged Friday with causing a crash that killed a motorcyclist in American Fork. Daniel Lance Foster, 51, is charged in 4th District Court with negligently operating a vehicle resulting in death, a second-degree felony; DUI with prior offenses, a third-degree […]11 months ago
Katija Stjepovic
New campaign encourages motorcyclists to take safety course
Motorcycle-related fatalities have increased over the past five years and that’s one reason why a new campaign is underway that urges Utah's motorcyclists to take a rider skills course.12 months ago
Katija Stjepovic
Mock crash at Juab High Makes impactful message about distracted driving
With school about to let out more students will be headed on the highway for some summer fun.12 months ago
Alex Cabrero
West Jordan community comes together to remember 13-year-old hit, killed by drunk driver
Today marks one year since 13-year-old Eli Mitchell was hit and killed by a drunk driver in West Jordan. To honor his memory, the community put up hundreds of ribbons and held a special ceremony.1 year ago
Pat Reavy, KSL.com
Utah trooper who hit wrong-way driver to stop him says he acted instinctively
Chad McCoy wasn't aware there was a wrong-way driver nearby until he saw the pickup truck coming right at him.1 year ago
Katija Stjepovic and Aley Davis
Back to basics: What one Utah driver’s ed teacher wants you to know
As more drivers hit the road and take advantage of the warmer weather, UDOT officials say we can’t lose sight of Utah’s zero fatalities goal. That’s why educators and safety advocates are taking a new approach called “Back to Basics.”1 year ago
Matt Gephardt and Cindy St. Clair
Utah vehicle safety inspections drop 92%, crashes related to equipment failure remain flat
It’s been five years since mandatory vehicle safety inspections hit the rearview mirror. Does that mean Utah roads are more dangerous? KSL Investigator Matt Gephardt digs into the crash data.1 year ago
Andrew Adams
Family members injured in Tooele County high speed crash
A woman called on drivers not to get behind the wheel while impaired after a violent crash that left two of her loved ones injured.1 year ago
Katija Stjepovic
UHP reminder about crosswalk safety as more head outdoors
Whether it's taking the dog out for an extra walk or wiping the rust off of that bike, Utahns have been soaking up the sun after feeling cooped up for months.1 year ago
Cary Schwanitz
1 killed in fiery head-on collision in Weber County; 2 dead in crash near Saltair
One person died in a fiery head-on crash on I-15 in the Riverdale area early Sunday, the Utah Highway Patrol said.1 year ago
Katija Stjepovic, Cary J. Schwanitz
UDOT clearing debris to prevent highway flooding
Earlier this year snow was a big danger for drivers but now it’s becoming rain and wet roads.1 year ago
Andrew Adams
Family remembers two loved ones killed in crash near Kanab
Family members on Thursday remembered loved ones killed in a triple-fatal crash in Kane County.1 year ago
Katija Stjepovic
Drowsy driving cases on the rise in Utah
A new AAA study shows many of us don't know how sleepy we are behind the wheel.1 year ago
Madison Swenson
Tips for driving safely after daylight saving time change
Daylight saving is Sunday, which means it's time to move our clocks forward an hour. The change may impact our traveling abilities, so here are some tips to keep you safe out on the roads, courtesy of Zero Fatalities.1 year ago
Katija Stjepovic
Utah lawmakers consider return of photo radar
A new bill before the legislature would bring photo radar back to Utah as speeding in construction and school zones becomes a growing safety concern.1 year ago
Pat Reavy, KSL.com
Driver killed in weather-related crash on I-15
One person was killed in a weather-related crash on I-15 on Wednesday.1 year ago
Pat Reavy, KSL.com
UHP: Alleged drunk driver doing doughnuts on I-80, going wrong way
As if the weather wasn't already creating enough hazardous driving conditions, Utah Highway Patrol troopers say they also had to deal with an impaired driver who was driving the wrong way and doing doughnuts on the freeway Wednesday morning.1 year ago
Josh Ellis
UDOT to install new wrong-way driver detection and alert systems
UDOT is installing a new system to reduce the number of wrong-way drivers on Utah's freeways.1 year ago
Ladd Egan
Traffic laws in Cottonwood canyons frustrate drivers
It’s been a winter full of snowstorms and powder days, but also a season of traffic headaches for drivers in the Cottonwood canyons.1 year ago
Katija Stjepovic
Bill to make Utah railroad crossings safer advances in House
As the beehive state continues to grow, more people are commuting, whether by car, train, or foot, we have seen more collisions on Utah's railroads.1 year ago
Jed Boal
3 elk die after herd wanders onto roads near Parleys Canyon
A large herd of elk continues to keep motorists and state troopers on high alert near the mouth of Parleys Canyon.1 year ago
Karah Brackin
Troopers advise caution after rough start to the year on Utah’s roads
UHP says it's seeing an uptick in wrong-way driving after one person was killed in Salt Lake County Wednesday morning. KSL TV is also learning more about the man who died in an auto-pedestrian crash Tuesday.1 year ago
