Tooele County sheriff's deputy injured in multivehicle crash

A Tooele County sheriff's deputy sustained minor injuries from a multicar crash Monday night.

A Tooele County sheriff's deputy sustained minor injuries from a multicar crash Monday night. (Tooele County Sheriff's Office)


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ERDA, Tooele County — A Tooele County sheriff's deputy sustained minor injuries from a crash involving three vehicles on Monday night.

Troopers were called to a crash at state Route 36 and Bates Canyon Road at about 7:45 p.m.

The Utah Highway Patrol said the sheriff's deputy was turning to go north on S.R. 36 while another vehicle continued west through the intersection on Bates Canyon Road. Another vehicle then came through the intersection heading south, ran a red light and crashed into both vehicles.

UHP said the crash caused minor injuries, including to the sheriff's deputy, who was taken to Mountain West Hospital to be treated and was later released.

The drivers involved cooperated with troopers at the scene.

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