West Valley City, UT (July 12, 2021) – On Sunday, July 12th, police officers and emergency response crews were dispatched to the site of an injury-causing accident in West Valley City.
The crash occurred at about 5:40 p.m. in the westbound lanes of 3500 South at the intersection for Redwood Road in Salt Lake County.
Paramedics on the scene transported at least one victim via ambulance to a local medical facility. The total number of injured victims and their post-crash medical statuses are not known at this time.
The cause of this accident is under investigation by local law enforcement.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
As mirrored in accident data collected over the last several years, Utah has observed a uniform increase in its rate of fatal auto crashes. The National Highway Administration’s accident statistics for the state call attention to the fact that fatal collisions are happening more often, making them a steadily-growing danger to public safety. 281 vehicular fatalities took place within the state in 2018, marking a 25 rise in a single year.
The purpose of a Utah personal injury attorney is to assist the victims of car accidents. They are here to help you navigate these traumatic and upsetting situations and to help you build a solid personal injury claim with the goal of seeking full and fair financial compensation for any losses, including physical injuries, lost income, and any medical bills you have accumulated stemming directly from their accident.
Utah vehicle accident attorneys Joseph Jardine and Peter Goodall at Jardine Law Offices P.C. are dedicated to assuring that families move forward after enduring sudden injuries due to someone’s negligence.
Our Utah personal injury attorneys offer compassionate and trustworthy legal representation to their clients and help them get the justice they deserve. If you have lost a family member as a result of someone’s negligent driving, talk to our personal injury attorneys in Salt Lake City at 801-350-3506 to schedule a free case evaluation to go over the options available for you.
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