UHP Trooper Injured By a Utah Drunk Driver
Date: July 17, 2009
Location: Interstate 15 and 4400 South
Type: Utah traffic accident, Utah drunk driving accident
A routine traffic stopped quickly turned dangerous for a Utah Highway Patrol trooper early Friday morning. According to the Salt Lake Tribune, a Utah Highway Patrol trooper had just let a motorist go after a routine traffic stop on southbound Interstate 15 near 4400 South. He was sitting in his car on the shoulder and was suddenly rear-ended by a Honda Passport that had drifted out of its lane. The collision sent the patrol car 60 feet forward, injuring the trooper inside. He was transported to Intermountain Medical Center in serious conditions, suffering from lacerations and other injuries. He was released after spending several hours in the hospital. The driver of the Honda, a 31-year-old man from West Jordan, was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving. Reports indicate that investigators smelled alcohol on his breath and allegedly found an open alcohol container and marijuana.
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