Monthly Archives: March 2011

UTA Bus Accident Leaves Two Men Dead

Pita Kapetaua, 18 years old and Nelson Leituala, 25 years old, both from West Valley City, Utah, died from injuries suffered when the car they were in rear-ended a parked UTA bus on March 13, 2011, at around 10:45 a.m. … Continue reading

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Layton Car Accident Leaves Man in Critical Condition

A car accident in Layton, Utah, has left a man in critical condition following a head-on collision on March 24, 2011. According to KSL News, a 43 year-old woman reportedly crossed the center line into opposing traffic and struck a … Continue reading

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Layton Man Loses Life in Possible DUI Case

Brandon Moke, 21 years old, is dead following a rollover car accident on March 24, 2011. According to KSL News, a car driven by Brandon Moke, lost control as it was exiting from the I-15 at Hill Field Road. The … Continue reading

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Eagle Mountain Utah Boy Dies in Auto Accident in Wyoming

Anthony Villasenor, 13 years old, of Eagle Mountain, Utah, lost his life after an automobile accident in southern Wyoming on Sunday, March 20, 2011. According to KSL News, the driver of the van the young boy was in, lost control … Continue reading

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Salt Lake City Accident Caused by Drunk Driver

Two people were seriously injured in a DUI, drunk driving accident in Salt Lake City, Utah, after a motorist, who was driving at more than twice the legal limit, ran into a pedestrian and a bicyclist early Monday morning, March … Continue reading

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More Than $920 Million Set Aside for DuPuy Implant Claims

To cover upcoming litigation costs from suits being filed, along with possible settlements, Johnson & Johnson, the manufacturer of the DuPuy hip implant replacement, has set aside $922 million. In a fourth quarter earnings statement, the company has said that … Continue reading

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West Jordan Woman Dies in Vegas Car Accident

Viridiana Larson, 28 years old from West Jordan, Utah, died March 13, 2011, following a crash on the northbound I-15, just 7 miles north of the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. According to the Las Vegas Sun, the crash happened around … Continue reading

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Sugarhouse Hit and Run Accident Injures Family

A man fleeing police in Sugarhouse, Utah, drove his car right into the front yard of a family home on a quiet Sunday morning, March 6, 2011, injuring at least three of the family members. According to KSL News, the … Continue reading

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Utah Brain Injury Law Passes Senate

The Utah legislative senate approved a bill that will require all athletes playing organized sports who receive a brain or head injury to get medical clearance before they can return to play. This bill, sponsored by Sen. John Valentine, would … Continue reading

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Riverdale Auto Accident Injures Woman

A 72-year old woman was injured today, March 9, 2011, after she ran a red light in Riverdale, Utah. According to KSL News, the woman was driving a Honda SUV and ran a red light on Riverdale Road at the … Continue reading

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