South Jordan, UT (June 29, 2021) – A pedestrian died after he was hit by a pick-up truck while crossing a roadway in South Jordan on Tuesday, June 29th.
Reports show that the 50-year-old man was walking northbound when he attempted to cross River Front Parkway at the intersection for 11400 South at about 7:00 a.m.
Suffering from critical injuries, the man was taken to a local hospital where he later died.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
As reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a pedestrian injury takes place once every 8 minutes and a pedestrian fatality happens once every two hours somewhere in the United States. Close to 5,000 pedestrians died as a result of car accidents in 2014. In that same year, 15 of all vehicular deaths were pedestrian fatalities.
Our Utah personal injury attorneys provide trusted and compassionate representation to ensure families are able to get the justice they deserve from the person who caused their injuries.
Utah pedestrian accident attorneys Joseph Jardine and Peter Goodall at Jardine Law Offices P.C. are dedicated to helping families move forward in the best way imaginable after enduring injuries or fatalities caused by driver negligence.
While it is true that no amount of money can ever fully make things right after enduring damages due to the careless and negligent actions of a driver, victims discover that having the financial resources necessary to cover medical treatment, lost wages, funeral costs, and other expenses they accumulate after an accident is helpful.
If you have been injured or lost a loved one as a result of a careless driver, contact our personal injury attorneys in Salt Lake City at 801-350-3506 to schedule a free case evaluation to discuss options available for you.
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