Left-Hand Turn Results In A Utah Fatal Car Accident
The Salt Lake Tribune has reported a fatal Utah car accident that took place on January 28. Sheldon Dudley, a 76-year-old Taylorsville resident, was driving his Honda car in South Salt Lake on Monday afternoon. He was commuting west on Miller Avenue at 3115 South and turned south onto State Street. As he was making his left-hand turn, he did not yield to a pickup truck driving north. Police said that Dudley was struck broadside by the pickup truck. He died at the scene of the accident. The driver of the truck sustained injuries.
Without a green arrow at the traffic signal, left-hand turns can be extremely dangerous. Always make sure you have enough time to make the turn before an oncoming car arrives at the intersection. If you aren’t sure, it is better to err on the side of caution. Also, remember to look for pedestrians crossing the street before you turn left.
