Gasoline Theif Runs Over and Seriously Injures Utah Store Clerk
KSL news reports that on Wednesday morning of April 28, 2010, a Maverick employee was run over and seriously injured by a gasoline thief. The man was stealing gas at the Maverick gas station on 3500 West and 5600 South in Roy, Utah. The store clerk attempted to stop the thief from driving away but was instead involved in a hit-and-run car accident with the theif. The Maverick employee sustained broken shoulder, ribs and a punctured lung.
It is incredible that an individual is willing to hurt or even kill another over gasoline. This man now faces charges of felony assault and robbery. Fortunately, the store did get images from their cameras of the thief’s face and his North Dakota license plate number: 2928 BU. He is a suspect of two other gas thefts that occurred earlier this month in Clearfield and Layton Utah. Please contact the police if you have any information on this reckless and now dangerous individual.
Undoubtedly, the store clerk will have mounting medical bills and miss time from work due the injuries he sustained in this horrific Utah hit-and-run accident. Personal injury claims can be made on Workers Compensation Fund and the auto insurance company of the gasoline thief. It is important that this gasoline thief is found so that personal injury and criminal charges can be filed against this dangerous wrongdoer and that the store clerk will not be left financially responsible for these medical bills.
The Christensen Law Firm specializes in representing the victims of personal injury auto accidents throughout the state of Utah. To schedule a FREE consultation with one of our skilled hit-and-run auto accident lawyers, please call 801.506.0800.
President of the Colorado Rockies Found Dead in Salt Lake City Hotel
Colorado Rockies President Keli S. McGregor was found dead in his room at the Grand America Hotel on Tuesday morning of April 20, 2010.
Keli S. McGregor was on a business trip with team chairman and CEO Charlie Monfort and executive vice president Greg Feasel. When Mr. Monfort and Mr. Feasel couldn’t reach the late Mr. McGregor they sent someone to his room. The Salt Lake Police Department was called around 9 a.m. KSL reports that the death doesn’t appear suspicious. However, the investigation is still in its early stages. The cause of death has yet to be determined by the Utah medical examiner’s office.
The late Keli McGregor is survived by his wife Lori and their four children. We send our deepest condolences to the McGregor family as they go through the difficult process of losing a loved one in such a sudden and tragic manner.
Two Horses Killed in Salt Lake Car Accident
Around 5 a.m. this morning of April 7, 2010, seven horses escaped from their pasture and were wondering in the middle of the road on 400 South and 8400 West in Salt Lake County. A truck driver was unable to stop in time and hit and killed two of the horses. The truck appears to be a total loss; however, the truck driver was lucky to not sustain injury. Traffic was slow and limited to one lane for a couple hours as emergency crews cleared the mess.
Liability Issues
Unified Police Department confirmed that the horses got out of their pasture due to a broken gate. The owners of the horses have been cited and are responsible for the damages incurred by the truck driver that hit the horses. The owners will also be responsible for the cleanup costs of the emergency crews. Fortunately the driver and passenger of the vehicle that struck and killed two horses were not injured badly. The motorists hurt in this Utah animal accident, are legally entitled to file a personal injury claim against the negligent horse owners. It is there best interest to contact skilled personal injury lawyers.
April Snow Storms Causes Fatal Car Accident in Spanish Fork Canyon
On Monday, April 5, 2010, spring snowstorms proved dangerous to Utah commuters as Salt Lake, Davis and Weber Counties reported getting 6 to 10 inches of snowfall in the benches. A 75-year-old Colorado man, driving a motor home, died in a head-on-collision with a semi-truck in Spanish Fork Canyon around 11 pm that evening. Utah Highway Patrol is still investigating this fatal Utah car verses semi-truck accident and they have not released any names of those involved. Citations have yet to be issued.
Bountiful Man Dies in Avalanche while Snowmobiling in Morgan County, Utah
Easter Sunday ended in tragedy for a Bountiful family. Around 2 p.m. on April 4, 2010, Lee Gardner, 43, was buried in an avalanche while snowmobiling in Morgan County, Utah. Although a friend was able to dig Lee Gardner out of the snow quickly, Mr. Gardner did not respond to CPR or regain consciousness. A medical helicopter arrived thirty minutes after the accident, but the emergency crew was unable to resuscitate Lee Gardner. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Mr. Gardner for their sudden and unfortunate loss.
April snowstorms are notorious for dumping feet of heavy wet snow throughout Utah Valley. We would like to remind Utah residents to be careful out on the slopes. The older icy packed snow on the slopes combined with the new wet snow and warmer temperatures create the perfect avalanche conditions. Most ski resorts have the U.S. Forest Service monitor snow conditions several times a day. Have fun and stay safe by sticking to areas that have proper avalanche safety control measures.
Car Explosion Sends 3 Utah Men to the Hospital
The explosion occurred at 473 North 2500 West in the small town of Maeser near Vernal, Utah, on Wednesday, March 31, 2010. Uinta County Fire Department confirmed that Brett Bradley, 20; Kelly Beachum , 24; and Thad Bonner, 23; have been transported from Ashley Regional Medical Center to the University of Utah Burn Center in serious condition. The three young men were attempting to cut a gas tank from a Chevy Suburban when the tank ignited and exploded. All three men sustained second and third degree burns over most of their bodies.
Draper Woman Killed in Idaho Car Crash
Maquelle Madsen, 21, of Draper, Utah, was killed in a one-car accident on Interstate-15 near Downey, Idaho, on the evening of Friday, March 26, 2010. In an interview with the Salt Lake Tribune, Idaho State Police trooper T. Nalder reports that Lory McFarland, 38, of Roy, Utah, was driving a 2001 Mazda Millenia when she struck road debris, lost control of her vehicle, and crashed into the median. Ms. Madsen was ejected from the vehicle and was killed instantly. Ms. McFarland and her second passenger, Whitney Hartley, 18, of Clinton, Utah, were transported to Portneuf Medical Center with injuries.
While the investigation is ongoing, alcohol does not appear to be a contributing factor in this fatal car crash. It has been confirmed that the late Ms. Maquelle Madsen was not wearing her seat belt. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families as they go through this tragic time. During your commute today, please remember to buckle up. Ensure that your passengers do so as well.
