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120 Mile and Hour Chase Leaves Two Suspects Dead, One Home Destroyed by Fire

October 29, 2014 By Altrumedia

The chase started at the Tuscan, a restaurant in Price, Utah, after authorities responded to a complaint about a fight at about 1:00am on October 24. It ended when the suspects crashed into a Helper area home which burst into flames and is believed by officers to be burnt to the point that it is unrecoverable. Thankfully the home was unoccupied at the time of the crash. But there are more questions than answers as authorities try to identify the suspects and figure out why they ran in the first place.

Officers never really made contact with the suspects before the chase began. When a Carbon County deputy arrived at the restaurant where the disturbance was reported, he saw a car leaving the parking lot. According to the sheriff, the deputy got out of his vehicle and ordered the driver to stop, to no avail. He was nearly struck as the suspects fled the scene.

A few minutes later a Helper police officer clocked a matching vehicle speeding by at 120mph. The Helper officer and the deputy gave chase, but lost sight of the vehicle. When they noticed dust on a side road they decided to turn back and investigate. They discovered that the suspect vehicle had launched into a house and both the vehicle and the home has burst into flames.

After Helper and Price fire departments put out the fire, two bodies were found in the car and the house was nothing but a burnt out shell.

If you have been injured in a Salt Lake City area accident, or lost someone you love in a deadly Utah crash, please call the Salt Lake City accident attorneys of Hirschi Steele & Baer, PLLC, at 801-990-0500 or contact us online today.

Filed Under: Car Accidents, utah accidents

Salt Lake City Police Department Safety Campaign to Reduce Truck Accidents

April 24, 2014 By Altrumedia

The Salt Lake City Police Department (SLCPD) has launched a safety campaign called “It’s Not a Race, Trucks Need Space” to raise public awareness of safe driving around large commercial trucks in the hopes of reducing truck accidents. The SLCPD says it is stepping up enforcement and drivers of passenger vehicles can be fine up to $500 for aggressive driving. Here are some tips for driving safely around large commercial vehicles.

Stopping Distance

Large commercial trucks need at least twice as much stopping distance as passenger vehicles. Never cut off a big rig. They simply cannot maneuver and accommodate you the way other drivers might.

Blind Spots

Stay out of blind spots. If you have to move through a truck’s blind spot, do it quickly and move along. If you can see the truck driver directly or in the truck’s mirrors, you are in a blind spot.

Remember to Signal

Always use your turn signals and give the trucker plenty of time to react to what you are doing. Even if you think you are giving the truck plenty of space, you still need to give warning before changing lanes.

Watch for Wide Right Turns

Trucks often have to swing out to the left before making a right hand turn. Do not pull into the empty space to the right of the truck. You will be in a blind spot and could easily be crushed.

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 at 801-990-0500 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.

Filed Under: Truck Accidents

Radon Danger in Utah Homes

April 23, 2014 By Altrumedia

Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer. One out of every three homes in Utah contains more than 4 picoCuries of radon per liter of air (pCi/L). That is the EPA recommended action level, but lower levels can still pose a health hazard. The only way to know if your home contains radon is to test for it. Radon gas is odorless and colorless. Over time it is deadly. The good news is that the test is inexpensive and correcting a radon problem is fairly easy.

What is Radon?

Radon is a radioactive gas released by uranium-bearing granite deposits in the soil. It is virtually everywhere, in very low levels, but in structures it can collect and concentrate.

Radon is not something that you will notice in the air. You cannot see it or smell it and it does not cause irritation or other acute symptoms. The only known health risk associated with radon exposure is lung cancer.

Radon Risk in Your Home

There are many myths about radon, and the risk factors for having high radon level in your home. The truth is that it does not matter if your home is old or new, and you can’t go by whether your neighbors have a radon problem or not. The only way to find out if your home contains radon is to test for it. You can hire a professional, but that is not necessary.

You can purchase a kit to test for radon yourself. It is very inexpensive and easy to do. Make sure you buy a test that meets EPA requirements. There are two types of tests. The short term test only takes two or three days, and you can get results quickly. The long term test lasts 90 days, but it gives you a more accurate measure of the year-round radon level in your home.

If you have been injured in Utah, please call the Salt Lake City truck accident attorneys of Hirschi Steele & Baer, PLLC or contact us online right away.

Filed Under: Home Safety

Winter Emergencies: Sheltering in Your Vehicle

April 19, 2014 By Altrumedia

You may not plan to ever spend the night in your car, but that does not mean it can’t happen. Winter emergencies, weather, accidents, and breakdowns can leave you stranded, and depending on where you are and what kind of emergency you are involved in, you could wind up spending the night in your vehicle, in very cold weather. Following a few basic safety tips can keep you alive and as comfortable as possible until help arrives.

Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

One of the biggest mistakes people make when they are stranded in cold weather is poisoning themselves with carbon monoxide by running the vehicle to keep warm. You can run the engine for short periods of time. Check the exhaust for damage and make sure the tailpipe isn’t blocked with snow first. Keep a window cracked while you run the vehicle, and only run it for ten minutes and hour or five minutes every half hour.

Do not go to sleep with the engine running. That is how people die. Consider including a carbon monoxide detector sticker in your survival kit.

Survival Kit

Keep a winter survival kit in your vehicle at all times, and keep your gas tank full. Your survival kit should include items such as water, food, hand warmers, blankets, and a folding shovel.

Utah car accident victims turn to the Salt Lake City accident attorneys of Hirschi Steele & Baer, PLLC. Please, do not hesitate to call us or contact us online today to schedule your free consultation and learn more about how we can help you and your family collect maximum compensation.

Filed Under: Car Accidents, Winter Driving