51-year-old bicyclist seriously inured, one other slightly injured, after they crash inside the Zion-Mt. Carmel Tunnel in Zion National Park.
Modified Date:
Sun, 09/28/2014 - 7:21amAccident Date:
Thursday, February 20, 20142 Bicyclists Injured In Zion National Park.
Two bicyclist from Salt Lake City were injured in Zion National Park when they crashed their bikes in the Zion-Mt Carmel Tunnel Friday afternoon.
Two bicyclist from Salt Lake City were injured in Zion National Park when they crashed their bikes in the Zion-Mt Carmel Tunnel Friday afternoon.
The two cyclist apparently hit the tunnel wall and crashed. A 51-year-old male from West Jordan suffered serious injuries in the wreck and was taken by ambulance to a local hospital with head trauma.
The second cyclist sideswiped the tunnel wall, tearing his shirt in the process. He refused medical attention, according to a press release from Zion National Park.
The two bicyclists were part of a 12 person group who had arranged for a shuttle to take them to the other side of the tunnel.
Type: Bicycle Accident
Roadway:
Zion-Mt Carmel TunnelCity:
Springdale, UTCounty:
Washington County, UTArea:
Salt Lake City, UT
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