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SANDY — A 44-year-old Sandy man died after being hit by a car on Thursday afternoon, police said.
The crash took place about 12:40 p.m. at the intersection of 10040 S. Wasatch Blvd., Sandy police Lt. Dean Carriger said. The man was crossing Wasatch Boulevard in a crosswalk when a Toyota Camry that was heading south hit him, Carriger said.
The man died at the scene. He was later identified as Fernando Cruz La Vana, police said.
A 68-year-old Sandy man was driving the Toyota and is cooperating with police, Carriger said. The cause of the accident is still under investigation.
Sandy Police Investigating a fatal auto/pedestrian accident at 10040 S. Wasatch Blvd. Wasatch Blvd. will be closed for the next couple hours. The cause of the collision is under investigation. Regardless, if you are a pedestrian entering the roadway, make sure it is safe.
— Sandy Police (@Sandy_Police) February 7, 2019
Wasatch Boulevard was closed for several hours as police investigate the crash, officials said.
Contributing: Mehul Asher, KSL
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