Gavin Pryor, 14, killed when hit by a truck on 700 West in Hurricane, Utah
Modified Date:
Thu, 05/28/2015 - 6:16pmAccident Date:
Wednesday, May 27, 2015Fatal auto-pedestrian incident in Hurricane
Police say a 14-year-old boy was killed in an auto-pedestrian accident late Wednesday night in the southwestern Utah community of Hurricane.
Teen hit, killed by truck in Hurricane
“This is a very tragic situation for a 14 year old to lose his life. This is a reminder of the importance of constantly paying attention while driving and using a sidewalk when walking; it only takes seconds for a life altering incident to take place. Our hearts go out to the families involved,” police wrote in a news release.
14-year-old hit and killed in Hurricane
"This is a reminder of the importance of constantly paying attention while driving and using a sidewalk when walking," Buell said in the release. "It only takes seconds for a life-altering incident to take place. Our hearts go out to the families involved."
Police release information about 14-year-old boy hit, killed by truck
Buell said there is a curfew law, but there was no curfew violation at the time the crash occurred, as the curfew for anyone under the age of 18 was changed from 11 p.m. to midnight in Hurricane.
Teen killed in Hurricane auto-pedestrian crash
"He was always reaching out to people, and whatever he could do to help someone else or make someone else’s day good, he would do it," said Faith Johnson, a classmate and friend of Gavin. "He was always trying his best in everything that he did."
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A 14-year-old boy and three other juveniles were walking on 700 West when a Toyota pickup drifted toward them. The boy was hit, but the other three were able to get out of the way in time. The driver was reaching for food just before the crash. The boy's identity has not yet been released.
What victims of a Utah pedestrian accident need to know
When someone in Salt Lake City has been hurt in a pedestrian accident, the injuries are often devastating and sometimes fatal. It is important for a pedestrian accident victim to get information about their rights and options. And after a fatal accident, family members need to learn what needs to happen to launch an insurance claim and get full compensation for their losses.
Since the laws related to Utah pedestrian accidents are complicated, it is important to speak with an experienced injury attorney. Learn more about Salt Lake City pedestrian accidents here.
Type: Pedestrian Accident
People Involved:
Gavin Pryor
City:
Hurricane, UTCounty:
Washington County, UTArea:
Salt Lake City, UT
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