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Wrongful Death Texting Case goes to Court
In Vernal Utah, the mother of a 15-year-old boy who was killed in a car crash, filed a wrongful death suit. The case was filed against Jeffrey Lloyd Bascom, the man whom police say crashed his car because he was texting, killing the 15-year-old pedestrian. On...
Attempted Flight Causes Second Accident
In West Jordan, a man is currently hospitalized and facing numerous charges by the state. 30-year-old Tyler Jones, of Taylorsville, is charged with running a red light, having improper plates on the vehicle he was driving, driving without insurance, driving on a...
Tips for Keeping Your Car Safe in Cold Weather
In the bitter depths of winter, the cold seeps into your bones. The ice, snow, and extremely low temperatures can seem to weigh on your soul, but they can also damage your car! The 3 things mechanics suggest you watch out for in the blistering weather: 1. Tires Ice on...
Woman Crashes into Garage
Two weeks ago, in West Valley City, a 26-year-old woman ran over a curb, through the front yard of a house, and drove into the garage, which caused tens of thousands of dollars in damage. The woman was given a breathalyzer test, and was also taken for further testing....
Car Crash with TRAX in Murray
In Murray, Wednesday, Jan 9th, a man was injured attempting to bypass railroad crossing arms. The 83-year-old was transported to an area hospital, and his injuries were not life-threatening. Neither was anyone on the train injured. UTA spokesman Gerry Carpenter said...
DUI Hit and Run on His Birthday
In Kearns, UT, police arrested three men after they allegedly hit a car and fled the scene. At 2:00 am, they left a bar and drove off in an SUV, hitting a parked car on their way. An officer was nearby, and saw the incident. He tried to pull over the fleeing car, but...
Frontrunner Problems
Last Thursday, January 3rd, the FrontRunner commuter train broke down, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded or delayed. The train was coming from Salt Lake, southbound, and stopped in the single-track area of the Jordan River Narrows, making access for mechanics...
Safety in Sleep
In a study, 1 in every 24 Americans admitted to recently falling asleep while driving. Health officials running the study think that the statistics are actually higher. Some people don't realize when they nod off for a second or two behind the wheel. But being...
Utah Car Accidents in Decline
Good News Not all is doom and gloom on the automotive safety front. Despite an ever-growing population, car accidents are in decline, especially in Utah. In 2012, Utah saw 215 traffic fatalities among a population of 2.8 million. Contrast that with 1959, when there...
Hit and run SUV crash leaves BYU student with serious injuries
On 500 North in Provo, there is a new luxury student apartment complex, The Village. Foot and vehicle traffic has increased substantially since its opening, however, the streets are not well-lit, and young Provo residents often find themselves at risk. Unfortunately,...