SOUTH JORDAN, Utah – A serious accident Thursday evening on Redwood Road left one person in critical condition. The collision occurred when a semi-truck traveling northbound on Redwood Road collided with a pickup truck that was turning left from 9800 South.
According to Sergeant Becker with the South Jordan Police Department, the impact of the crash resulted in significant damage to the pickup truck. The driver of the truck was critically injured and was immediately transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.
The semi-truck, which was unable to avoid the turning vehicle in time, did not appear to have any passengers with injuries. Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash, including whether road conditions or other factors played a role in the accident.
Authorities urge drivers to exercise caution when navigating busy intersections, particularly during evening hours when visibility can be reduced.
At this time, there has been no update on the condition of the injured driver, and police have not released additional details regarding the identities of those involved in the crash.