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More on Lindsay and Presley Dyches
In a follow-up on last week's article from the Salt Lake Tribune, KSL gives us more details about Lindsay Dyches and her 7-year-old daughter, Presley, accident where they were hit head-on by a drunk driver. Presley was in intensive care until, but is now said to be...
UHP on Over-speeders’ Tail
Lt. Rich Christianson, section commander for Utah County, stated that the I-15 corridor through Utah County has become an area of concern as over speeding has increased through the whole corridor. It was reported that Utah Highway Patrol conducted a three hour speed...
Paramedics Save Choking Baby’s Life
A reported choking incident involving a 6 month old baby underscores the importance of a cool head under extreme pressure for responding paramedics. It also reminds parents of the need to keep the house free of choking hazards. According to medical experts, any object...
Football Player Critically Injured in Scooter Crash
A University of Utah football player was reported to be critically injured in a motorized bike accident that happened Sunday night. According to University officials, the player, a redshirt defensive lineman for the Utes, was identified as Moana Ofahengaue. The...
Man Seriously Injured in Bicycling Accident inside Park Tunnel
A West Jordan man who was seriously injured in a biking accident was reported to be among a group of eight people who opted to bike illegally through a tunnel. This group of cyclists is part of a group composed of twelve people. According to the report, they were in...
Semi Sideswipes UHP Trooper’s Car
Utah Highway Patrol trooper James Wright had just concluded a routine traffic stop and was reviewing notes inside his car when he was suddenly sideswiped by a semi-truck. According to the report, the semi-truck was heading south on I-15 when it drifted into the...
19 Year Old Investigated for DUI and Running Over His Mother
The young man was identified in a recent report as Douglas Brandon Herring of Goshen. Douglas was arrested by authorities and is under investigation for driving under the influence after running over his mother. The incident occurred last Monday when the young man’s...
School Buses with Outside Cameras for Kids’ Safety
Alpine School District is said to be testing a new surveillance system to catch drivers who bypass school bus stop signs. Shaun Adams, of Alpine School District’s Transportation Department, stated that the department observed more and more vehicles not paying...
Bill to Propose Putting Breathalyzer Devices in Bars
According to the Tribune, House Majority Whip Greg Hughes, R-Draper, is drafting a bill that may require blood alcohol testing devices to be placed in bars. He describes them as "vending-machine breathalyzers to enable patrons to check their blood alcohol level...
Driver Identified in DUI Case
Police arrested a woman identified as Trina Armijo, 25, last Saturday for allegedly driving drunk with two children in the car and colliding with a parked vehicle. According to KSL, Cottonwood Heights Police Sgt. Gary Young stated that police received reports from...