A skateboarder was recently killed in Salt Lake City after being hit by a truck in an intersection.
At about 2:00 PM on April 11 a skateboarder was struck by a truck at the intersection of 1300 East and Yale Avenue. Apparently the boy had been traveling westbound on Yale as the truck traveled north on 1300 East. According to witnesses at the scene the boy was crossing in a crosswalk area, but it is not immediately clear if he had activated the intersection’s lights which signal to drivers that a pedestrian is in the crosswalk.
The boy died from his injuries at the scene. There has been no word about charges against the driver of the truck.
This sad situation reminds us all to take the utmost care when driving on Salt Lake City roads. Though it is not immediately clear what caused this tragic accident, statistics to show that drivers who drive at reduced speeds and avoid engaging and distracting activities while driving are far more likely to avoid these kinds of accidents.
If you have been injured in a truck accident in Utah, please call the Salt Lake City truck accident attorneys of Hirschi Steele & Baer, PLLC or contact us online today. We look forward to scheduling your free initial consultation and getting started helping you and your family recover the compensation you need and deserve for your injuries.
