Monthly Archives: February 2012

Utah Politician Morgan Philpot Involved In Minor Accident

Morgan Philpot was involved in a minor accident on Sunday February 12, 2012 at 12:43 a.m. The Daily Herald reported on the accident saying that Philpot was heading west on Highway 40 in Wasatch County when his vehicle went off … Continue reading

Posted in Utah vehicle accident

Fatal Accident in Sandy Claims the Life of Two Men

Early Sunday morning. February 26, 2012, two men, Mark Summerhays, 22 years old and Mike Derby, 36 years old, were involved in an accident that turned out to be fatal near 8000 south in Sandy, Utah. Police explained to KSL … Continue reading

Posted in Utah Reckless Driving, Wrongful Death

Utah Bill Concerning Teenage Drivers and Cell Phones Pending

A bill which would prohibit teenagers from cell phone use passed in a Utah Senate vote on Monday February 6, 2012. KSL News reports on the bill that would prohibit teens from talking on any phone device while driving, unless … Continue reading

Posted in Distracted Driving

Washington County Utah Accident Claims Man’s Life

Craig V. Thygerson of Washington County was involved in a fatal accident on February 3, 2012.  The Salt Lake Tribune stated that the man was heading east on SR-59 around Apple Valley when his 1994 Geo Prism cut across into … Continue reading

Posted in Utah vehicle accident

Bill Making Boat Hit-And-Runs Illegal Passes House

The boating hit-and-run accident that occurred at Pineview Reservoir on August 21, 2011 where Esther Fujimoto died from her injuries caused by a hit-and-run, has sparked interest in a new bill, HB-92. The Salt Lake Tribune reports on the new … Continue reading

Posted in Utah Boater Safety

Two-Year-Old Dies Following West Jordan Truck Accident

An accident in West Jordan involving a car and a cement truck Monday, February 6, 2012 caused a 2-year-old to lost his or her life.  KSL News reported that a cement truck was heading north at approximately 7000 west and … Continue reading

Posted in Vehicle Accidents

A Man is Critically Injured in a Motorcycle Accident in Lehi

A man traveling in Lehi was critically injured in a motorcycle accident Saturday, February 4, 2012. Sgt. Jeff Swenson of the Lehi Police tells The Salt Lake Tribune that the 35 year old man was traveling west around 700 East … Continue reading

Posted in utah motorcycle accident

Man Loses His Life Following Accident Near Grantsville Utah

James Doyle was 51 years old when he passed away from injuries sustained in a single-car rollover accident near Grantsville, Utah, in Tooele County. According to the Salt Lake Tribune, this accident happened when Doyle, who was driving eastbound on … Continue reading

Posted in Utah Rollover Accident

Colorado Boy Loses Life Near Vernal Utah

Nine-year-old Devin Carter of Rangely Colorado lost his life February 19, 2012, near Vernal, Utah, when the vehicle he was in was struck by an oncoming car. According to KSL News, the boy’s mother was driving eastbound on state Route … Continue reading

Posted in Utah Wrongful Death

Teenager Loses Life in Tooele County Rollover

Nineteen-year old Tasia R. Hymas lost her life this past weekend, on February 19, 2012, in Erda, Tooele County, when the car she was traveling in rolled several times after hitting black ice, ejecting her. According to Deseret News, the … Continue reading

Posted in Utah Wrongful Death