Laketown, Utah (February 9, 2019) – According to a report from the Utah Highway Patrol, a deputy from the Rich County Sheriff’s Department is miraculously alive after being struck by a semi-truck along the runaway ramp at Laketown Canyon. Incidentally, the deputy had been sent to investigate another semi-truck accident involving a smaller vehicle in the same area.
Based on the report, the second semi-truck driver drove toward the scene and lost control. As a result, the vehicle overturned and skidded towards rocks near the ramp. In the process, the deputy was struck.
One Utah Highway Patrol officers commented that the officer is fortunate to be alive. He only suffered a broken elbow and some deep lacerations as a result of the impact. Later, paramedics brought the deputy to Logan Regionals Hospital for treatment.
Authorities confirmed the semi-truck driver involved in the accident also sustained injuries, but none were life-threatening. He was later transported to a hospital, as well.
Currently, officers are investigating both accidents.
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Content checked by personal injury attorney Todd Bradford. I worked for a small law firm in Utah County, where I handled various types of cases. My main focus was personal injury and I decided that is what I enjoyed doing the most. I rejoined Siegfried and Jensen in 2012 where my focus is solely on helping personal injury clients. I take pride in helping personal injury clients and enjoy serving them. If you need an attorney for auto accidents or injuries of any kind in Salt Lake City, UT, Ogden, UT, Spokane, WA, or Boise, ID, contact us.
