Riverton, UT (May 09, 2022) – A teenager who would have graduated from Riverton High School next month was killed in an accident on Friday, May 6th in Riverton.
According to sources, 18-year-old Taegan Brown was riding with some friends in a Jeep Wrangler with the doors removed at about 10:00 p.m. when he fell out of the vehicle.
Brown was riding in the front passenger seat and was holding onto a door strap as the vehicle traveled along Park Haven Lane.
The door strap broke, and Brown was flipped out of the Jeep, striking his head on the asphalt. He was transported via ambulance to a local hospital in critical condition. He later passed away due to the severity of his injuries.
Police are investigating the accident. Speed is not believed to be a factor.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim, Mr. Taegan Brown, at this time.
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