Early Tuesday morning, a severe crash in Salt Lake City disrupted the daily flow of the morning commute, leaving a pedestrian in critical condition and causing extensive traffic delays. According to ABC4, the incident occurred just after 6 a.m. near the intersection of 4980 West and California Avenue.
The Salt Lake City Police Department has not yet provided details on the number of vehicles involved, but confirmed that the collision led to significant congestion during the rush hour. As obtained by KUTV, authorities advised drivers to anticipate delays throughout the morning as crews worked to clear the scene.
A woman in her late 50s was reportedly struck by a vehicle while crossing the street, details provided by FOX 13 Now illustrate the gravity of the accident. The driver involved initially left the scene but returned to cooperate with police. Paramedics transported the critically injured woman to a local hospital for urgent care.
