ST. GEORGE — Police said lack of attention caused a failure to stop at a red light at the intersection of 100 South and 700 East on Thursday, resulting in a T-bone crash.
A black Ford Taurus was heading west on 100 South, and when the driver failed to stop, the Taurus was hit by a blue Honda Civic that was traveling north on 700 East, St. George Police Officer Phil Lewis said.
“The vehicle ran the red light,” Lewis said. “The driver admitted to it, just wasn’t paying attention.”
The accident blocked most of the intersection, allowing vehicles to travel along 100 South but completely blocking 700 East.
The passengers of both vehicles were wearing seat belts, and while they had some visible scratches, no major injuries were reported.
The driver of the Taurus was issued a citation for failure to obey a traffic signal.
“Everyone’s okay, which is the important thing,” Lewis said.
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The blue Honda Civic involved in a T-bone crash at the intersection of 100 South and 700 East being loaded onto a tow truck, St. George, Utah, July 26, 2018 | Photo by Mikayla Shoup, St. George News
The vehicles involved in a T-bone crash at the intersection of 100 South and 700 East, St. George, Utah, July 26, 2018 | Photo by Mikayla Shoup, St. George News
The vehicles involved in a T-bone crash at the intersection of 100 South and 700 East loaded on a tow truck, St. George, Utah, July 26, 2018 | Photo by Mikayla Shoup, St. George News
The Ford Taurus involved in a T-bone crash at the intersection of 100 South and 700 East loaded on a tow truck, St. George, Utah, July 26, 2018 | Photo by Mikayla Shoup, St. George News
Vehicles block the intersection of 100 South and 700 East after a T-bone crash, St. George, Utah, July 26, 2018 | Photo by Mikayla Shoup, St. George News
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Mikayla Shoup grew up in the beautiful mountain town of Flagstaff, Arizona. She first joined St. George News in 2018 as a reporter covering health, public lands, and Springdale and Hurricane government. She currently works as the evening managing editor. In her free time, Mikayla loves exploring the outdoors, traveling and playing with her dogs.
His text said “Drive careful”….!
If all passengers were wearing a seat belt why is there damage to windshield on the Taurus?? That typically happens when there is some kind of impact.
Airbag
Gee, no surprises here ! A distracted So. Utah driver.