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Road to Zero
Matt Rascon, KSL TV
Father helps bring changes to Timpview Drive to protect kids
A father’s yearslong effort to change Timpview Drive and improve his kids route to school could finally be paying off after Provo City agreed to collect feedback on temporary changes.2 years ago
Jed Boal, KSL TV
After several fatal crashes, SLC mayor sets plan for safer streets
After multiple fatal crashes this week, Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall set out a plan to make streets safer for people on foot and bikes.2 years ago
Morgan Wolfe, KSL TV
Parents of teen hit, killed by car plead with drivers to be more aware
Deadly crashes have lasting impacts on everyone involved. Many families struggle for years after losing a loved one. KSL's Morgan Wolfe talked to some parents that are using their tragedy to be the voices for change.2 years ago
Dan Rascon, KSL TV
UHP troopers call for change after vehicle hits construction worker
A major spike in dangerous driving habits and deaths on roads has Utah Highway Patrol troopers and the Utah Department of Transportation calling for changes.2 years ago
Madison Swenson
UHP troopers stop 30 vehicles in 30 hours for speeding in Juab County
Officials with the Utah Highway Patrol say troopers stopped 30 vehicles for speeding over 100 miles per hour within a 30-hour time period near Little Sahara in Juab County.2 years ago
Jed Boal, KSL TV
Utah on record pace for most auto-pedestrian deaths ever
This year, Utah is on pace for a record number of fatal auto-pedestrian crashes. In Salt Lake City, a citizens’ group is pushing for improvements to save lives.2 years ago
Cary J. Schwanitz, KSL TV
Pay attention, police launch distracted driver blitz this weekend
Nearly 20 law enforcement agencies will be on the prowl for distracted drivers this weekend in Salt Lake and Utah Counties.2 years ago
Larry D. Curtis
Rollover crash kills 2 Utah teens, seriously injures 3 others
Two of the five teens inside a single-vehicle rollover in Utah's Box Elder County Saturday are dead.2 years ago
Alex Cabrero, KSL TV
Why are so many Utah drivers speeding down highways at more than 100 mph?
It’s a problem we've heard about all too often lately. Utah drivers are going way too fast and oftentimes the wrong way.2 years ago
Madison Swenson, KSL TV
Utah Highway Patrol troopers stop impaired, wrong-way driver in Salt Lake City
Troopers had to stop yet another wrong-way driver on Utah roadways early Saturday morning.2 years ago
Josh Ellis, KSL TV
Police: Officers stop wrong-way, 14-year-old driver in downtown SLC
Police are investigating after officers stopped a wrong-way driver who is 14 years old in downtown Salt Lake City.2 years ago
Josh Ellis, KSL TV
Troopers stop wrong-way driver in Parleys Canyon
State troopers say a wrong-way driver was stopped on Interstate 80 Wednesday night.2 years ago
Tamara Vaifanua & Ladd Egan, KSL TV
UHP: 7 dead in 43 wrong-way crashes since start of 2022
There’s been a 49% increase from last year to this year in the number of calls where troopers are sent out to investigate wrong way drivers.2 years ago
Josh Ellis, KSL TV
Police investigating after three killed in four wrong-way crash over weekend
Police are investigating another wrong-way crash, this time in South Salt Lake.2 years ago
Alex Cabrero, KSL TV
Utah law enforcement puzzled over recent ‘epidemic’ of wrong-way drivers
Another crash involving a wrong-way driver occurred Saturday night in Salt Lake City. It's just one of several wrong-way crashes that have already occurred in 2022. Right now, no one seems to know why there has been an increase.2 years ago
Cary J. Schwanitz, KSL TV
One person killed in second wrong-way fatal crash this weekend
One person died in a wrong-way crash Saturday night near 6800 South Mountain View Corridor.2 years ago
Madison Swenson, KSL TV
Troopers investigating ‘serious injury’ crash in Spanish Fork
Two people were seriously injured Saturday following a two-vehicle crash in Spanish Fork.2 years ago
Merri Moeller, KSL TV
Two dead in wrong-way crash on I-15
Authorities responded to a fatal two car crash after one car was reportedly driving southbound on northbound I-15 lanes.2 years ago
Cary J. Schwanitz, KSL TV
Sunday’s daylight saving time change can bring danger to Utah roads
With daylight saving starting early Sunday, the Utah Department of Transportation warned Utah drivers to be aware of the risks associated with the time change.2 years ago
Madison Swenson, KSL TV
Memorial held to honor victim of wrong-way crash
Family and friends gathered at Hatch Park Saturday for a memorial to honor their loved one who was killed last week by a wrong-way driver.2 years ago
Lauren Steinbrecher, KSL TV
Motorcyclist recounts deadly wrong-way I-15 crash, mourns friend who died
A close friend of the man killed in a wrong-way crash on I-15, who also witnessed that crash, is sharing an important message while remembering his friend's life.2 years ago
Mike Anderson, KSL TV
UHP trooper intercepts wrong-way driver to get him off the road
A State Trooper is recovering from some minor injuries after he made the split-second decision to force a wrong-way driver off the road.2 years ago
Madison Swenson, KSL TV
One killed in wrong-way crash that closed I-15 in Davis County
A fatal, wrong-way crash on Interstate 15 is causing major delays in Davis County Sunday night.2 years ago
