At around 11 a.m. a 19-year-old young woman who was heading north on 400 West ran a red light in her Audi and collided with a Hyundai SUV that was headed southbound. The accident took place in Salt Lake City, Utah at the intersection of 400 West and 300 South on September 22, 2009.
According to the Salt Lake Tribune, the 53-year old woman was taken to the hospital in with a chest injury. She is listed in fair condition. The driver of the Audi had cuts on her hand but was not transported to the hospital. Police cited her for running a red light.
Utah Teenage Driver Statistics
There are over 200 million licensed drivers in the United States and young drivers between the age of 15 and 20 years old account for 6.4 percent or 13 million of the total. Each year the number of young drivers on the road increases. From 1996 to 2007 there has been an increase of 7.2% young drivers on roads. Sadly, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for this age group. 3,174 15- 20- year old’s died in motor vehicle related crashes. Utah witnessed a total of 59 young driver related fatalities in 2007.
Ron Kramer is a Salt Lake personal injury lawyer who holds at-fault parties liable for their actions. He helps clients receive compensation for medical bills, lost wages and pain and suffering. Contact his office today for a free copy of his Utah Accident Book.
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