Salt Lake City police investigate fatal auto-pedestrian accident on S. State Street

Salt Lake City police officers on the scene of what is believed to be a fatal auto-pedestrian crash near 1100 S. State St. Friday night. Photo: Gephardt Daily/Patrick Benedict

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 21, 2022 (Gephardt Daily) — Salt Lake City police are investigating a fatal auto-pedestrian accident near 1100 South State Street.

The incident was first called into 911 dispatchers Friday about 9:05 p.m.

Witnesses who were on scene prior to the arrival of first responders told Gephardt Daily they saw a lone victim lying unresponsive in the southbound lanes of traffic in front of an auto parts store. 

At least one person attempted life saving measures, but the victim died at the scene, the witness said.

A white passenger car with front-end damage remained near the crash site while officers interviewed the driver. Police on scene confirmed to Gephardt Daily the driver was cooperating with the investigation.

Details surrounding the crash have yet to be revealed.
 
Gephardt Daily will update the story as more information is made available.

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