Wendover, UT – One Dead, One Airlifted After Rollover Crash Near Bonneville Salt Flats

Wendover, UT (June 20, 2021) – One person was killed and another left in critical condition following a rollover accident near the Bonneville Salt Flats east of Wendover on Sunday, June 20th.

The accident happened at about 6:20 a.m. when a car carrying two males in their twenties and heading eastbound on Interstate 80 swerved, causing the driver to overcorrect. The car overturned several times.

Both men were ejected from the vehicle.  

A Utah Highway Patrol trooper reported to the scene and attempted life-saving measures until medical help arrived on the scene.

One man was pronounced dead at the scene. The other was med flighted to a hospital in very serious condition.

Troopers are investigating if impairment was a factor, but the cause of the crash is unknown.

We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.

Rollover accidents are complicated and require the knowledge of an experienced personal injury attorney to successfully receive full and fair financial compensation for your injuries.   

Accidents involving vehicle rollovers often cause serious injuries to the vehicle occupants and pose a danger to others. A rolling car can crash into other cars, buildings, or people in the area.  These accidents also frequently block traffic and project debris into the roadway. Once the rolling car has come to a stop, people at the crash site, such as police and paramedics, are at risk of being struck by other cars trying to get around the wreck.

When victims are harmed in collisions, through no fault of their own, they are often able to obtain compensation from wrongdoers to alleviate the financial costs they face for medical treatment, lost wages, property repairs, and a variety of other economic and non-economic damages.

AtJardine Law Offices P.C. P. C., our Utah personal injury attorneys fight aggressively to ensure our clients get the justice they rightfully deserve. Our skilled and knowledgeable attorneys review the circumstances surrounding each of our client’s cases to determine the most appropriate course of action. 

When victims are injured in accidents caused by the negligence of other drivers, it is crucial that they seek legal guidance from a skilled and knowledgeable car accident attorney in Salt Lake City as soon as possible. We put together solid legal claims that we leverage against defendants while demanding full and fair compensation for victims. 

If you have been injured in a car accident as a result of another person’s actions, contact ourUtah personal injury attorneys at (801) 350-3506 to schedule a free case evaluation to see how we can help you. Our team pays keen attention to detail and we strive to do everything in our power to get our clients the maximum amount of compensation available for their claims so they can move forward in the best position possible to reach their goals in recovery. 

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