Girls Leg Is Amputated After Utah Rollover Accident
Date: May 16, 2009
Location: Interstate 15 in Salt Lake County
Type: Salt Lake City, Utah rollover accident, Utah drunk driving wreck
A horrific Utah traffic accident took place overnight that sent three people to the hospital. According to KSL News, an SUV rolled over on the southbound lanes of Interstate 15 just before the Bangerter Highway exit. Medical crews were forced to amputate a female passenger just below the knee in order to get her free from the wreck. She was immediately flown to the hospital. In addition, ambulances took two other passengers of the SUV to the hospital. Another vehicle was involved in the wreck but no one in that car was injured. Investigators are determining if speed played a factor in the rollover. Authorities believe alcohol contributed to the rollover. We offer our deepest condolences to the victims of this tragic accident and wish everyone involved a safe and quick recovery
