Author: Kevin Thompson

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH — After a tragic incident left an 11-year-old boy critically injured in a crosswalk crash, the community is calling for stronger measures to protect pedestrians, especially at night. In response to these concerns, the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is taking steps to enhance pedestrian safety at intersections across the state. In March, UDOT unveiled a new initiative aimed at improving nighttime visibility at intersections through the installation of under-mast lighting. This technology, designed to increase the visibility of crosswalks during the dark hours, is already being implemented in several locations, including Davis County. “Anything they…

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…