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Man identified after fatal crash between car, UTV in Richfield

By Megan Brugger,

12 days ago

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RICHFIELD, Utah ( ABC4 ) — Police have identified the man who died in a fatal crash between a car and a utility terrain vehicle, or UTV, in Richfield on Monday.

Jack Becker, 54, of Richfield, died after being ejected from his vehicle. Police said he was not wearing his seatbelt.

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According to Richfield City Police , the crash happened at around 4 p.m. on Monday, April 22. The UTV was traveling north on Richfield Main Street at the intersection with 1100 South. A 2013 Hyundai Elantra was traveling southbound near the same intersection.

The driver of the UTV reportedly made a left turn in front of the Elantra, and the Elantra struck the UTV broadside — causing the vehicle to roll.

The driver of the UTV, identified as Becker, was not restrained and was ejected, police said. He was transported to a nearby hospital and died from his injuries.

Additionally, a pregnant female passenger in the Elantra was transported to the hospital as a precaution. Her condition is unknown at this time.

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