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Man indicted after crash leaves 3 motorcyclists dead outside Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – A trucker driver accused of a crash that left three motorcyclists dead has been indicted by a Clark County Grand Jury. Claude Rafiki, 29, of Michigan, faces three counts of reckless driving resulting in death. The crash took place on March 23 on State Route 163 near Laughlin. Rafiki originally faced […]
Crews investigating apparent brush fire near Dixie Rock in St. George
ST. GEORGE, Utah (KUTV) — Firefighters were dispatched to a scene near Dixie Rock in St. George where multiple people reported flames and heavy smoke. Photos and videos sent to KUTV showed flames near Brooks Nature Park Wednesday evening near Skyline Drive and Red Hills Parkway. UDOT cameras showed...
How dangerous is driving in St. George? Discover which 5 intersections have the most crashes
CONTRIBUTED CONTENT — The population of St. George and surrounding communities has exploded over the past few decades, leading to new infrastructure and ultimately, more vehicles on local roadways. With an influx of both people and cars, the chance for crashes to occur has increased dramatically. Add distractions, impatience and negligence, and that creates the perfect storm for things to go wrong.
‘Definitely human caused’: Brush fire flares up at Brooks Nature Park in St. George
ST. GEORGE — Firefighters and first responders worked quickly to suppress a brush fire at Brooks Nature Park that for a brief period Wednesday night threatened an adjacent home. St. George Fire Department Chief Robert Stoker said in a briefing to the press around 9:30 p.m. that the alarm...
Police: Driver arrested for investigation of DUI following crash; 2 kids injured
ST. GEORGE — Following a scooter-versus-automobile crash that seriously injured two juveniles Friday night, a St. George woman has been arrested for suspected DUI and other charges. The driver, Christina Juliana Johnson, 18, was arrested early Saturday morning and booked into jail shortly before 3 a.m. for investigation of...
I-15 north reopens after semi catches fire, slides 75 yards along barrier south of Kanarraville
ST. GEORGE — A semitractor-trailer caught fire during a crash on northbound Interstate 15 in Washington County Wednesday, a blaze that closed all northbound lanes for nearly three hours as multiple agencies tended to the chaotic scene. Shortly before 11 a.m., officers and emergency personnel responded to a single-vehicle...
This new St. George shop is lifting more than spirits
ST. GEORGE — A new women’s specialty store just opened in the city, and it’s supportive in more ways than one. “It’s been amazing,” Lace by Louise owner Louise Stucki said. “Those that just walk by and see the posters in the window come in and will say, ‘It’s about time St. George got something like this.’”
UHP identifies man ejected, killed in Washington County rollover
ENTERPRISE, Utah, April 22, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — The Utah Highway Patrol has released the name of the man who was ejected and killed when his pickup truck rolled late Saturday near Enterprise. The victim was Coy L. Strong, 23, from Enterprise. Just before midnight, the white 2009 Dodge...
Officials: Search and Rescue operation cancelled, minor injuries reported
TOQUERVILLE, Washington County — Officials report minor injuries following Tuesday’s brief search and rescue operation near Toquerville Falls. According to Sgt. Darrell Cashin, the Washington County search and rescue liaison, a Jeep rolled off Toquerville Falls Road, leading to “bumps and scrapes” for the female driver. She was the only occupant.
Fatal crash on SR-18 claims life of 23-year-old driver
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Utah — A fatal accident occurred late Saturday night on SR-18, claiming the life of a 23-year-old man from Enterprise, Utah. On April 20, 2024, at approximately 11:59 p.m., a 2009 Dodge Ram was traveling northbound near milepost 40 when it veered off the right shoulder. The driver, identified as 23-year-old Coy L. Strong of Enterprise, Utah, overcorrected to the left, causing the vehicle to cross the southbound lane and exit the roadway. The vehicle rolled over, ejecting Strong, who sustained fatal injuries. He was the sole occupant of the vehicle.
Woman arrested, two teens airlifted after St. George scooter crash
Two teens were airlifted to the hospital after a scooter crash involving a vehicle in St. George Friday night, according to St. George Police. The driver of the vehicle was arrested following the incident.
Deputy: Agents recover 2 kilos of cocaine during scheduled bus stop in St. George
ST. GEORGE — A man is in jail following a federal criminal interdiction operation involving multiple agencies that netted roughly 5 pounds of suspected cocaine at a Washington County bus stop. On Thursday, a Washington County Sheriff’s deputy working an interdiction operation with Homeland Security Investigations approached one of...
UPDATED: Troopers identify driver killed in crash on SR-18 in Washington County
ST. GEORGE — The Utah Highway Patrol has released the name of the driver who was killed in a fatal rollover near Enterprise in Southern Utah that occurred over the weekend. The driver of the Dodge Ram pickup truck who was killed after being ejected during a rollover on state Route 18 near milepost 40 in Washington County late Saturday night has been identified as 23-year-old Coy L. Strong, of Enterprise, according to a statement released by the UHP on Monday.
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