SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, June 20, 2017 (Gephardt Daily) — A motorcyclist killed in an accident at 1700 S. 900 West Tuesday morning has been identified.
Johnathan Burgess, 32, of Sandy, died at the scene, said the Salt Lake City Police Department in a Twitter post Tuesday evening.
The crash between a motorcycle and an SUV occurred at approximately 6:45 a.m., Salt Lake City Police Department spokesman Det. Greg Wilking told Gephardt Daily.
“A motorcycle travelling southbound on 900 West was struck by a vehicle travelling eastbound on 1700 South,” Wilking said. “The driver of the motorcycle died on scene, his female passenger was taken to a local hospital in stable condition.”
Wilking said early indications are that both people on the motorcycle were wearing helmets. He said there may have been a red light violation on somebody’s part, but police aren’t sure who at this point. He added police do have video from the surrounding businesses. Wilking said it does not appear that drugs or alcohol were a contributing factor at this early stage.
The intersection was closed for several hours while a Crash Analysis Reconstruction Team (CART) investigated.
“We have a lot of these kind of accidents on very nice days, clear days, no weather conditions, it’s people who are often distracted, they aren’t as aware because it’s not a stressful driving condition and that’s when we have these kind of accidents,” Wilking said. “We’re reminding people to drive aware all the time. Whether you’re in a car or on a motorcycle, pay attention to the people around you. Be aware and be watching and listening.”
My heart goes out to all involved and their families and for the tragic loss of the driver I too was in a rivet motorcycle accident two years ago in March unfortunately my boyfriend passed away as well and I just had my 23rd surgery on my legs neither of us were wearing helmets I suffered severe head trauma as well and lost pretty much my complete memory I just wanted to get my condolences and and let you all know how real I know it is as because I’m living my nightmare every day again my thoughts and prayers are with all involved and I hope that the the passenger will pull through God bless you all
I knew him well. He was an amazing man, friend, buisness suavy. He gave to many and loved to help out friends and others less fortunate. My prsyers are with his family and many many adoring friends. Life is shirt make sure you don’t leave without fixing sometjing broken . You may never have that chance again. You are unbelievably loved and will be missed without a doubt. Im still in shock. I will never have thst chance sgain to say thank you Puggz for everything you have done and im sorry things didn’t remain the same. I love you with all my heart and i would go through life agsin with you as my friend. R.I.P. and God Bless. Until we meet again.
Love always….your friend por vida, Teresa B
Sorry for the misspelling on some of the words. Its been a rough few days and spelling is the least of my worries. However the few words are… prayers, short , something and again. I do apologize. Respectfully Teresa B.
He was one of the best men I’ve ever met. There is a reminder at the crash sight for people to remember to pay attention to the motorcyclists. We just attended his funeral and it was the most heart breaking thing seeing him not even look like himself after such a horrible accident!
You will always be my bestfriend I love you and think about you everyday