Pedestrian Suffers Head Injuries in Utah Drunk Driving Accident
Date: March 26, 2009
Location: 230 East at 300 South
Type: Pedestrian accident, drunk driving
The Salt Lake Tribune has reported a disturbing accident that took place in downtown Salt Lake City this morning. According to authorities, a suspected drunk driver was driving downtown early in the morning, around 12:30 am, when he struck a 31-year-old woman with his vehicle. The woman and her boyfriend were moving items from an apartment to a parked car at meters in the middle of the road when she was hit. She was immediately rushed to the hospital in critical condition. As of 6:00 am, her condition was upgraded to serious. Police say the woman suffered from a serious head injury and several broken bones. The driver of the vehicle was given a field sobriety test and subsequently arrested for suspicion of drunk driving.
Pedestrian accidents are a serious problem throughout the country. Statistics show that each year, roughly 64,000 pedestrians are injured in an automobile collision and another 5,000 are killed. Many pedestrian accidents result in severe head injuries, which can have life-long consequences. We wish the victim of this accident a quick and healthy recovery.
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