Taylorsville High School Student Seriously injured in Car - Pedestrian Accident
ABC News reported a tragic Utah Pedestrian Accident that took place Tuesday morning, February 3, 2009. A 17-year-old student from Taylorsville was crossing the street near Taylorsville High at 1500 West and 5400 South when he was hit by an oncoming car. Eyewitnesses of the accident said the young man was thrown 20 feet back from the impact. A driver who saw the accident stopped and applied first aid to the student. He was later taken to the hospital in critical condition. The driver of the car was treated for minor injuries. Police and witnesses said the student was in a crosswalk when he was hit. However, he ran in front of the vehicle during a red light. While the car had the right-of-way, police say vehicles are responsible for yielding to pedestrians even if the driver has the right-of-way. Police are still investigating this accident, but believe the driver did not have time to react. Currently, no charges have been filed.
