In a devastating incident that underscores Utah's increasing problem with speeding, a second motorcyclist has been charged with a fatal crash in South Jordan. The crash, which occurred on Wednesday evening at the intersection of 1300 West and 11400 South, resulted in the death of an 18-year-old motorcyclist after a collision with a car. According to KUTV, the motorcyclist now faces charges of "exhibition of speed."
Speeding has been suspected to significantly contribute to the incident, with Sgt. Shaun Becker from the South Jordan Police Department reported that two motorcycles were traveling eastbound at high rates of speed. As one vehicle turned left onto Temple Drive, it collided with one of the motorcycles. In light of the tragedy, officials and citizens alike have begun to call for more prudent driving habits strongly. "This is a family that has to deal with a terrible loss, and you’ll never recover from something like that," UDOT's John Gleason told KMYU, emphasizing the preventable nature of such accidents.
The South Jordan Police Department has recommended charging the second motorcyclist with exhibition of speed and has suggested that further investigation is necessary to potentially bring about additional charges. KSLTV reports that the motorcyclist has not been arrested, asserting that all charges are pending.
