Susan Madsen killed and many others injured in multi-vehicle crash when pickup runs red light
Modified Date:
Wed, 08/05/2015 - 3:41pmAccident Date:
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Multiple charges likely for driver who triggered fatal crash in Draper
Draper police said Friday that the driver of a pickup truck involved in a fatal, multi-vehicle crash would be arrested on suspicion of vehicular homicide, drunk driving and a number of other charges once he is released from the hospital.
One killed in seven-vehicle collision at Draper intersection
One person was killed and a half dozen others were injured when the driver of a pickup truck ran a red light in Draper and collided with other vehicles, police said.
The crash occurred about 6:30 p.m. after the pickup truck driver, who was traveling at a high rate of speed on Lone Peak Parkway, crossed into the intersection at 12300 South, Sgt. Chad Carpenter said. The truck struck one vehicle, which started a chain reaction that caused five other cars to be hit.
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Salt Lake County prosecutors took the unusual step of charging Thompson with first-degree felony murder in the May death of Susan Madsen.
One person was killed and a half dozen others were injured when the driver of a pickup truck ran a red light in Draper and crashed with other vehicles at about 6:30 p.m. after the pickup truck driver, who was traveling at high speed on Lone Peak Parkway, crossed into the intersection at 12300 South. The truck struck one vehicle, which started a chain reaction that caused five other cars to be hit. The driver of one of the cars was killed at the scene and a minor in that vehicle suffered critical injuries. Four other people received minor injuries and were taken to the hospital for treatment.
Type: Car Accident
People Involved:
Bill Robert Thompson
Susan Madsen
Roadway:
Lone Peak ParkwayCity:
Draper, UTCounty:
Salt Lake County, UTArea:
Salt Lake City, UT
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