Hurricane, UT (October 28, 2024) – A serious collision occurred on Sunday involving a dirt bike and a car, resulting in a minor being transported to the hospital. The incident took place in Hurricane, prompting a response from local emergency services.
According to Doug Thornton, public information officer for the Hurricane City Police Department, the crash remains under investigation, and details are limited at this time. Thornton stated, “I can tell you, the motorcycle was driving down the roadway, and it did not have the proper lights on.” The collision occurred when the car attempted to make a U-turn, leading to the unfortunate accident.
Emergency responders from the Hurricane Valley Fire District were on the scene, and Battalion Chief Tyler Ames reported that the police department called in the accident reconstruction team due to the severity of the minor’s condition. “He was unconscious the whole time that our crews were with him,” Ames noted. The minor sustained injuries to his right leg but was wearing a helmet at the time of the incident, which likely helped mitigate further injury.
The injured minor was first transported to Intermountain Health’s Hurricane Emergency Services for stabilization before being transferred to St. George Regional Hospital for further treatment. As of now, there is no update on the minor’s condition.
In light of this incident, Ames emphasized the importance of adhering to traffic laws. He advised drivers to stay in their lanes, ensure their vehicles are in proper working order—including functioning blinkers and lights—and avoid distractions such as cell phone use while driving.
Our thoughts are with the injured minor and their family during this challenging time.
Motorcycle Accidents in Utah
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