Utah Highway Patrol trooper Eric Ellsworth dies after being struck by vehicle on state Route 13 near Garland, Utah

Modified Date: 
Fri, 07/21/2017 - 10:38am
Accident Date: 
Friday, November 18, 2016

Trooper 'extremely critical' after being hit by vehicle in northern Utah

Utah Highway Patrol trooper Eric Ellsworth got out of his vehicle and was attempting to slow a semitrailer along a rural stretch of state Route 13, near 13600 North, because of a sagging power line. That's when a vehicle driven by a teenage girl struck him about 9:45 p.m. 

Utah Highway Patrol trooper critically injured

Trooper Eric Ellsworth, a seven year UHP veteran, was dispatched at approximately 9:45 p.m. Friday to a report of low hanging power lines across SR-13 near 13600 North, near Garland City.

Family of injured Utah Highway Patrol trooper thanks public for its support

The family has gotten inquiries from the public about how to help, Moyes said. He said Janica Ellsworth has an online blog that allows her to stay home with her sons and that any purchases made by clicking through the links at utahdealdiva.com[1] will help the family.

UHP trooper dies five days after being hit by car in Box Elder County

Utah Highway Patrol Trooper Eric Ellsworth died Wednesday, five days after he was struck by a car as he directed traffic at the scene of a downed power line in Box Elder County.

 

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Eric Ellsworth
Roadway: 
State Route 13

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