Man killed after being trapped under a car in a Cedar City parking lot

Dec 4, 2024, 8:27 PM | Updated: 10:24 pm

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CEDAR CITY — Police are investigating what led to the death of an 88-year-old who was pinned underneath a car Wednesday evening.

According to the Cedar City Police Department, officers responded to a report of an accident involving a pedestrian and a car in a parking lot on 100 N. 100 West.

“Upon arrival, first responders discovered an 88-year-old male trapped beneath a vehicle,” the police press release stated.

First responders were able to extricate the man from the car and began life-saving efforts. However, he died from his injuries.

Police are withholding the name of the man pending notification of his family.

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