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Robert Benton killed when he is struck by pickup at loading ramp.

Date: 
Sunday, January 5, 2014
Area: 
Salt Lake City, UT

A Clearfield business owner died Tuesday, a day after he was accidentally run over on a loading ramp at Freeport Center, the Clearfield Police Department reported.

Robert Benton, 67, of Kaysville — who is co-owner of Benton Packaging — was run over by a pickup truck that was backing down a loading ramp at the business, located at Building F7 at the Freeport Center.

Benton was transported to a local hospital for treatment of leg and shoulder injuries. At the hospital it was determined Benton also suffered serious internal injuries to his chest.

He died Tuesday

John Madison struck and killed after he walks into traffic on I-15.

Date: 
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
Area: 
Salt Lake City, UT
Troopers say a 41-year-old Oklahoma man is dead after he walked into interstate traffic in southern Utah. Authorities say they still don't know why Muskogee resident John Madison stepped onto Interstate 15 in St. George a little before 2 p.m. Thursday. Troopers say the driver of a Toyota Highlander towing a small U-Haul trailer swerved, but wasn't able to avoid hitting him. Madison landed in the middle of the freeway and was taken to Dixie Regional Medical Center, where he later died of his injuries.

Jeremy North, 32, critically injured by train in Tooele, Utah.

Date: 
Sunday, December 1, 2013
Area: 
Salt Lake City, UT
A Tooele man was critically hurt when he was hit by a train Monday morning. About 2:25 a.m., a Union Pacific conductor called Tooele County dispatchers about a man running around the tracks. The conductor did not think he had hit the man, but when a second conductor called dispatchers about 45 minutes later, it was about a man lying on the side of the tracks, said Tooele Police. Officers found Jeremy North, 32, in a field near 1000 N. 400 West. A medical helicopter flew him to the hospital in critical condition.

Victim of Pleasant View auto-pedestrian accident identified

Date: 
Monday, November 25, 2013
Area: 
Salt Lake City, UT

Police have identified a man who was fatally struck by a car on a dark and busy Pleasant View road over the weekend.

Pleasant View Police stated Eric James Johannes, 46, of Ogden, died on Sunday of injuries he sustained Saturday night when he was hit by a car as he attempted to cross 2700 North near 600 West.

"This all is still under investigation, but our witness statements and evidence are pointing toward no charges being filed against the driver at this time," police said.

Pedestrian Struck And Killed At Dangerous Intersection

Date: 
Sunday, November 24, 2013
Area: 
Salt Lake City, UT
Linda Olsen, 64, of Mill Creek was crossing a busy street with a friend when she was struck and killed by a Comcast utility truck. The accident took place Monday evening at the intersection of 3300 south 3000 east, which residents say they have been complaining about for over a year. The intersection that crosses six lanes is dark and has no traffic lights. Residents have been vocal about this being a trouble area, pushing UDOT to perform a couple feasibility studies.

Woman dies of injuries in Ogden auto-pedestrian accident

Date: 
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Area: 
Salt Lake City, UT

An SUV struck a man and woman in an Ogden sidewalk Thursday night, fatally injuring the woman and sending her companion to the hospital.

Ogden police Lt. Tim Scott said Tiffany Phipps, 32, died of severe head trauma just before midnight at McKay-Dee Hospital.

Salt Lake City - The capital and most populous city in the state of Utah

Salt Lake City, sometimes refered to as SLC or simply Salt Lake, has a population of roughly 1,153,000 and is the largest city in the state of Utah, making it the home of many traffic accidents. The major roadways in the Salt Lake area include:

For more information about the roadways and conditions in the Salt Lake City area, visit Utah's Department of Transportation. For up-to-date weather conditions, visit the Salt Lake City weather forecast at Weather.com

Links to recent accidents in Salt Lake City

Here is information on the most recent accidents in Salt Lake City:

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It someone you know has been in an accident, here are the major hospitals in the Salt Lake City area

Grief support services in Salt Lake City

When a loved one is killed in a motor-vehicle accident, it is often helpful for grieving family and friends to get help from a grief support organization. It can be comforting to talk with others going through a similar situation, and the road to recovering from the loss may go more smoothly. Go here to get information on Salt Lake City grief support organizations.

Salt Lake City legal information for accident victims

After someone has been injured or killed in a motor-vehicle crash in Salt Lake City, many decisions need to be made immediately and questions need to be answered. For example, how much of the medical costs will be covered by the insurance policy? How does PIP insurance help with medical bills immediately? What if the at-fault driver has no insurance?

Where to find legal assistance after a Salt Lake City injury accident

After a serious crash, it is crucial to get help from a Salt Lake City injury attorney who understands the local regulations and legal standards, who knows how insurance policies work, and who can handle all aspects of an insurance claim so the injured person can focus on recovery. If someone is killed in a collision, a Salt Lake City wrongful death lawyer will launch a claim that will begin the process of financial recovery for the family members left behind. Learn more here about what a Salt Lake City injury attorney can do to help.

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Percent of U.S: 
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State: 
Utah