Car and motorcycle collide in Big Cottonwood Canyon


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(KSL News) A motorcyclist is in critical condition after he collided with a car.

Authorities say the car was pulled over to the side of the road in Big Cottonwood Canyon. Then the driver decided to make a U-turn and head back down the canyon. The driver didn't see the motorcycle, and the biker slammed into the back of the car.

Car and motorcycle collide in Big Cottonwood Canyon

The motorcyclist, who was not wearing a helmet, was thrown from the bike. He was flown to the hospital with serious injuries.

Officials say this serves as a warning to both drivers and motorcyclists to pay close attention to other vehicles on the road.

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