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Charges Filed in the Wrongful Pesticide Deaths of Two Young Layton Girls
Criminal charges were filed on Wednesday, April 28, 2010, against Cole Nocks for his participation in the pesticide poisoning deaths of two young Layton girls, Rebecca and Rachel Toone. Mr. Nocks, 62, faces charges of Class A Misdemeanors of negligent homicide which...
How to Avoid Being Involved in Utah Bicycle Accident this Spring
Bicycle Safety Tips Another beautiful Utah spring is underway and many locals are enjoying the outdoor freedom that comes with the warmer weather. Bicycle enthusiasts have fine-tuned their bikes, strapped on their helmets, and hit the pavement for exercise and...
Overcoming the Emotional Obstacles of Surviving a Dog Attack
When it comes to discussing Utah dog attacks, the focus tends to center on the physical implications of a vicious dog bite. This is with good reason; dog bites can result in long-term physical injuries, including permanent scarring and facial disfigurement. Such...
FrontRunner Shut Down After Fatal Accident Kills Utah Teenager
FrontRunner Shut Down After Fatal Accident Kills Pedestrian A fatal accident involving the UTA TRAX FrontRunner and a pedestrian shut down the FrontRunner service in Clearfield. A spokesperson from Utah Transit Authority confirmed that a pedestrian was stuck while...
Dealing the aftermath of Surviving a Utah DUI Accident
“3 in every 10 Americans will be involved in an alcohol-related car crash in their lives”- MADD Facts Surrounding the Salt Lake DUI Accident that Killed 1 and Injured 4 28-year-old Jeremy Kemple was returning home from celebrating his friend Michael Peterson’s 25th...
Hazardous Consequences of Texting and Driving
Despite the obvious risks to oneself and fellow commuters, the majority of motorists ignore cell phone restrictions by talking and texting while they drive. In fact, 80% of all motor vehicle accidents are caused by driver distraction. The most prominent form of driver...
St. George Man Killed in Single Car Accident
Jason Lambeth, 35, of St. George, Utah, died in a tragic single car accident early Friday morning of April 16, 2010. Mr. Lambeth was killed when he drove his vehicle off the end of a cul-de-sac situated on a hilltop. Jason was last seen around 2 a.m. when he left St....
Brigham City Man Killed in Car Accident with Semi Truck
Another Fatality on I-15: Victim not Wearing Seatbelt John Porter, 36, of Brigham City, Utah, was killed in a tragic car verses semi-truck accident on Monday afternoon of April 12, 2010. John Porter was traveling northbound in his Dodge Neon when he rear ended a semi...
11-year-old Boy Dies in Fatal Utah ATV Accident
Tragedy struck the Westbrook family during their Easter camping trip on Monday, April 5, 2010. 11-year-old Zachary Westbrook of Price, Utah, was killed in an All-Terrain-Vehicle (ATV) accident when the ATV he and his cousin were riding on rolled over in a wash....
Manti Woman Injured in Utah Car Accident Involving Runaway Toyota
55-year-old Kathy Whitaker is still recovering from serious back injury at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center following a car accident that occurred on Monday, April 5, 2010. Her spinal cord injuries include broken vertebrae and multiple disc bulges. What Caused this...