HILDALE, Utah, Jan. 13, 2017 (Gephardt Daily) — Utah Highway Patrol has identified the man who died after a head-on collision on State Route 59 near Hildale on Thursday afternoon.
The victim, Nathan Boone, 43, from Washington City, was driving a silver Toyota Yaris westbound on SR-59.
UHP Sgt. Todd Royce said the collision took place around 11:40 a.m. at mile marker 7 near Hildale.
The highway was wet from heavy rainfall, and Boone lost control and spun into the eastbound lane. A black Ford Escape was travelling eastbound and struck the Yaris on the passenger side.
Boone sustained fatal injuries and died at the scene. The male driver of the Escape, and only occupant, was transported to Dixie Regional Medical Center by ambulance, in stable condition, with non-life threatening injuries.
The investigation is ongoing, but speed is believed to be a factor. Drugs and alcohol are not suspected as contributing factors.
