WASHINGTON CITY — Two brothers from California who were bicycling on Telegraph Street Saturday afternoon were struck and killed by an automobile.
According to a press release from the Washington City Police Department, officers responded to the area of Telegraph Street near Coral Canyon Boulevard on reports of a vehicle crash involving two cyclists.
The cyclists were traveling westbound on Telegraph using the bike lane. The vehicle, a Hyundai Genesis passenger car, was also traveling westbound on Telegraph.
The speed the vehicle was going at the time is undetermined. The posted speed limit in that area is 50 miles per hour.
Both cyclists were found unresponsive and life saving measures were initiated by witnesses and then continued by first responders upon arrival. Both patients were later transported to St. George Regional Hospital where they succumbed to their injuries.
The roadway in both directions was shut down for approximately two hours while the accident reconstruction team conducted its investigation.
The cyclists were identified as two brothers from California who were competing in a local bicycle race. Their names will not be released at this time.
According to the press release, a Washington City female resident operating the Hyundai Genesis has been taken into custody. Arrest and charges will be determined after medical evaluation.
The investigation is still on-going and further information can be released once it becomes available. Any witnesses that have not been in contact with law enforcement are asked to contact the Washington City Police Department at 435-986-1515 or through the non-emergency dispatch at 435-634-5730.
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