Particle.news

Download on the App Store

29-Year-Old Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in West Valley City U-Turn Crash

Police report no signs of impairment or speeding as a crash reconstruction team investigates the collision.

Overview

  • The collision occurred near 5600 West and 3500 South after a northbound car in a left-turn lane executed a U-turn in front of a southbound motorcycle.
  • The rider, a 29-year-old man, was transported to a hospital in serious condition and remains hospitalized.
  • West Valley City activated a major crash response team to document the scene and determine causation.
  • The car’s driver stayed at the scene and is cooperating with investigators, according to police.
  • Lane closures and delays remain in effect, with initial estimates that the area may not fully reopen until around midnight or 1 a.m.