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Posted On: July 20, 2009 by Kenneth L. Christensen

Fatal Utah Accident on SR201

Date: July 18, 2009
Location: State Road 201
Type: Fatal Utah accident, Utah traffic accident

A tragic Utah traffic accident took place early Saturday morning that claimed the lives of six people, including four children. According to KSL News story “A Family of Crash Survivors Hopes for the Best,” a Mercury Sable was driving west on SR-201 around 1:00 a.m. and T-boned a Dodge Stratus. The Dodge was driving south on SR-202 and was attempting to make a left turn onto SR-201 at the time of the accident. Seven people were in the Stratus and only one survived, four-year-old Ricardo Ramiriez. At the time of the crash, he was sitting on the floor of the passenger seat beneath the dashboard. He was flown to Primary Children’s Medical Center in serious condition, but is expected to make a full recovery. Authorities identified the other victims as Veronica Martinez, 35, Ricardo Ramirez, 29, Mercedes Martinez, 15, Veronica Ramirez, 6, Isabel Ramirez, 5, and Megan Foote, 15.

The driver of the Sable, Jared Perry, was rushed to the hospital in critical condition, suffering from internal bleeding. His nine-year-old son was also taken to the hospital. He underwent surgery to have his back fused and had abdominal surgery to remove his colon and intestine. Perry and his son are expected to recover. Authorities are still investigating the accident and are not sure who is at fault. We extend our deepest condolences to the families and friends of the victims of this tragic Utah fatal accident. We wish Ricardo Ramiriez and the Perrys swift and healthy recoveries.

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