UTA: Driver injured after driving around lowered West Jordan TRAX crossing arms, colliding with train

WEST JORDAN, Utah, Sept. 26, 2025 (Gephardt Daily) — The driver of a black SUV suffered injuries believed to be minor after colliding with a southbound TRAX train in West Jordan.

The incident happened shortly after 5 p.m. Friday in the area of 3600 West and 8700 South.

“The driver went around the crossing arms that were already down, blocking the intersection,” Gavin Gustafson, Utah Transit Authority spokesman, told Gephardt Daily. “Tried to beat the train to save 30 seconds.”…

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