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Jed Boal ReportingA devastating crash in Lehi killed two people and put three others in the hospital late Monday afternoon.
The crash occurred when a white Toyota pulled out in front of a flatbed semi at the 1700 West intersection on State Road 73 in Lehi. The semi, which was hauling two trailers loaded with sod, hit the Toyota broadside. Police say the truck could not avoid the crash.
Sgt. Darren Paul/ Lehi Police Department: "There's no indication right now that his speeds were excessive. It's more a question of stopping distance with the white car pulling out in front of the semi."
Police say the semi was eastbound on SR 73, was travelling at about 50 miles per hour-- the speed limit.
Sgt. Darren Paul/Lehi Police Department: "Reports are that the white Toyota pulled out in front of the semi. The semi was unable to come to a stop, striking the white Toyota."
The semi then careened into the yellow Volkswagon, which was westbound.
The driver of the white sedan and a rear-seat passenger were killed. The front-seat passenger was flown to the hospital with serious injuries.
The truck driver was treated at the hospital and should be okay.
The driver of the yellow Volkswagon had to be cut out of her demolished car. She also was flown to the hospital.
The crash team spent a couple of hours on the scene taking measurements for its investigation.
State Road 73 is the primary route for people who live in the rapidly-expanding communities of Eagle Mountain and Saratoga Springs. The people of Lehi have seen a steady surge of traffic on the road, as a population explosion continues in communities in western Utah County.
Residents are saddened, but not surprised, to see a crash as bad as this one.
Lehi residents say the 1700 West intersection is dangerous.
Shanna Hollingworth/Lehi Resident: "There should be a light. It's sad, but a lot of times it takes people dying to make things like that happen."
Angie Stevens/Lehi Resident: "When you have these semi trucks coming at you 65 miles an hour, you're putting your life into your own hands."
We heard from a number of Lehi residents tonight who continue to be concerned about dangerous driving on that road.
