Entries by Chris Cockayne

Car Accident – What to Do, Claims, Compensation Guide

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A car accident in Utah can change everything in nanoseconds. One moment, you’re driving, and the very next, you’re lying in the hospital with severe injuries. As if that’s not […]

Teen Motorcyclist Dies in Crash on Bangerter Highway in Bluffdale

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(Image: Bangerter Highway) BLUFFDALE, Utah — A 17-year-old motorcyclist tragically lost his life in a crash on Bangerter Highway near 2700 West, authorities reported. According to Utah Highway Patrol Lt. […]

What to Do After a Semi-Truck Accident?

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Everything changes after a semi-truck hits you fast. Your head is full of worry, phone calls, and pain. This guide walks you through the clear, useful steps that matter most […]

Suspect Arrested in Fatal Murray Hit-and-Run; Labeled as Habitual DUI Offender

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(Image: CollisionCam) MURRAY, Utah — Police have arrested a man they describe as a “habitual DUI offender” in connection with a deadly hit-and-run that occurred in July. Nathan Michael Portillo, […]

Investigation Underway After Dirt Biker Injured by Hidden Wire in American Fork Canyon

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AMERICAN FORK, Utah — A Utah dirt biker was thrown from his motorcycle and injured after hitting a black wire strung between two trees on the Hidden Forest Trail in […]

TRAX Red Line Delayed After Collision With Car Near Daybreak

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SALT LAKE CITY — Morning service on the TRAX Red Line was disrupted after a train collided with a car near Daybreak on October 7, causing significant delays for riders. […]

Single-Car Crash Destroys Trailer, Slows I-15 Traffic in Juab County

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(Image: Sue Baker) NEPHI, Utah — Southbound traffic on Interstate 15 was backed up Tuesday afternoon after a car pulling a trailer crashed and destroyed the trailer near mile marker […]

What Is the Average Settlement for a Semi Truck Accident?

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Settlements for semi truck crashes vary a lot. Minor cases often settle for under $100,000. Serious injury cases commonly fall in the low hundreds of thousands. Catastrophic injuries or deaths […]

6-Year-Old Boy Critically Injured After Being Hit by Car in Pleasant Grove

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(Image:KSL) PLEASANT GROVE, Utah — A 6-year-old boy was critically injured Thursday afternoon when a car struck him as he rode his bicycle near Lincoln Academy. The Pleasant Grove Police […]

What Percentage Of Motorcycle Accidents Are Fatal​?

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About 7% of people who are either injured or killed in reported motorcycle crashes die from their injuries. In 2023, there were 6,335 motorcyclist deaths and 82,564 injured, so roughly […]