A tragic accident in Midvale on Saturday afternoon left a 17-year-old driver dead and another teenager critically injured after their SUV collided with a parked semi-truck trailer, authorities said.
According to the Unified Police Department, the crash occurred on Fort Union Boulevard as the driver, a Hillcrest High School student, was heading westbound with a 19-year-old passenger.
Preliminary findings indicate the driver attempted to avoid another vehicle, lost control on the slick roadway, and veered into the stationary semi-truck.
Emergency responders pronounced the teen driver dead at the scene, while the passenger was rushed to a nearby hospital in critical condition.
“The Unified Police Department expresses its deepest condolences to the family and friends mourning this loss,” the agency said in a statement.
Authorities have not released further details about the crash, and the investigation remains ongoing.
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Keelee McCain is a junior at Weber High School. This is her second year on staff, this year as Assistant to the Chief. She does have a life (probably) but she can't think of anything to write in here, so she's probably just going to ramble now. She has an orange cat who she likes better than any human. If you see her being quiet or not sitting on top of a desk, there is something very wrong. In her free time she enjoys harassing her favorite teachers and sleeping. Her life plans include making it through high school and leaving. Happy lifeing.
