Fatal Accident Along 700 East Being Investigated

Fatal Accident Along 700 East Being Investigated


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(KSL News) -- Police are investigating a fatal accident along 700 East yesterday evening.

Witnesses told police the car was probably going pretty fast around a curve.

Fatal Accident Along 700 East Being Investigated

It hit a curb, crossed about eight lanes of traffic and then ended up wrapped around a tree.

The driver, 25-year-old John Jones of Murray, died.

The passenger, 18-year-old Wade Christensen of Murray, was ejected from the vehicle and is in serious condition.

Police are trying to determine if alcohol may have been a factor.

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