In the early hours of Saturday in South Salt Lake, a bicyclist sustained life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run incident. The collision occurred near the intersection of 2889 S 900 W, at approximately 2:20 a.m., as reported by KUTV. South Salt Lake Police Department officials were on the scene shortly thereafter, finding the victim critically injured and quickly making arrangements for his transport to a local hospital.
This troubling event adds to an increasing number of vehicle-bicycle collisions that have been occurring across the Wasatch Front in recent weeks. According to a statement by Sgt. Ryan Alvarez, the public information officer for the South Salt Lake Police Department, said that, according to KUTV, investigators are currently trying to “identify and locate the vehicle” involved in the crash. The victim, whose identity has not been disclosed, was in critical condition following the accident. There has been no update on the individual’s current state.
Police officials have divulged that they do possess some leads on the driver who fled the scene. The South Salt Lake police did not publicly identify the individual harmed in the incident but confirmed the severity of the situation, as per KSL. They are continuing their investigation in an attempt to bring the driver to account…