22 year-old man killed, one other 22 year-old seriously injured, taken to hospital, after their car crashes into power pole in Salt Lake County.
Modified Date:
Fri, 09/26/2014 - 4:58pmAccident Date:
Monday, January 27, 2014W. Jordan police identify crash victim.
West Jordan police have identified a man who died when his luxury sedan crashed into two power poles
One Dead, One Injured in Crash on Old Bingham Highway.
One person is dead and another in the hospital following a crash on the Old Bingham Highway in West Jordan.
Crash on Old Bingham Highway kills one.
West Jordan police say a 22-year-old man was killed when his car crashed into a power pole early Tuesday morning.
West Jordan police say a 22-year-old man was killed when his car crashed into a power pole early Tuesday morning.
The accident occurred about 12:40 a.m. on the Old Bingham Highway at 5700 West.
A West Jordan police Officer said the victim was driving a newer model Mercedes sedan at high speed and possibly under the influence of alcohol when it left the roadway.
"He clipped a couple utility poles and then crashed. He was killed on impact," police said.
While the driver, later identified as Kolby Horton was dead at the scene, a male passenger, also 22, was in fair condition at the hospital. He reportedly dragged himself to a nearby TRAX light rail station to get help, despite several broken bones.
Traffic through the accident scene was restricted until wreckage had been cleared about 6 a.m.
The crash also triggered a brief power outage for residents in the area.
The identity of the victim was not being released until his next of kin were notified.
Type: Car Accident
People Involved:
Kolby Horton
Roadway:
Old Bingham Highway at 5700 WestCounty:
Salt Lake County, UTArea:
Salt Lake City, UT
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