2 cars crash when driver fails to yield

ST. GEORGE — One driver’s failure to yield after a stop sign at the intersection of 100 South and 1200 East in St. George resulted in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday morning.

A Nissan and a Buick collided when the driver of the Nissan failed to yield after a stop sign at the intersection of 100 South and 1200 East, St. George, Utah, Oct. 18, 2016 | Photo by Mike Cole, St. George News
A Nissan and a Buick collided when the driver of the Nissan failed to yield after a stop sign at the intersection of 100 South and 1200 East, St. George, Utah, Oct. 18, 2016 | Photo by Mike Cole, St. George News

At approximately 8:46 a.m., the driver of a blue 2014 Nissan Versa, traveling north on 1200 East, was attempting to make a left-hand turn to travel west on 100 South, St. George Police Officer Andy Mickelson said.

During that left turn, Mickelson said the driver of the Nissan didn’t see the driver of a silver 2002 Buick Park Avenue traveling east on 100 South, and the two vehicles collided at the intersection.

Airbags in the vehicles deployed and only minor injuries were reported as a result of the crash, Mickelson said, adding that no one involved in the crash required medical transport to the hospital.

A Nissan and a Buick collided when the driver of the Nissan failed to yield after a stop sign at the intersection of 100 South and 1200 East, St. George, Utah, Oct. 18, 2016 | Photo by Mike Cole, St. George News
A Nissan and a Buick collided when the driver of the Nissan failed to yield after a stop sign at the intersection of 100 South and 1200 East, St. George, Utah, Oct. 18, 2016 | Photo by Mike Cole, St. George News

Both cars were rendered inoperable during the collision and had to be towed from the scene.

“St. George Fire responded to help with cleanup,” Mickelson said. “There were fluids and debris all over the roadway.”

Westbound lanes of 1200 East were blocked for some time as crews worked to clear the scene.

The driver of the Nissan was issued a citation for failure to yield after a stop sign, Mickelson said.

This report is based on preliminary information provided by emergency responders and may not contain the full scope of findings.

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2 Comments

  • DesertBill October 18, 2016 at 5:26 pm

    “During that left turn, Mickelson said the driver of the Nissan didn’t see the driver of a silver 2002 Buick Park Avenue traveling east on 100 South, and the two vehicles collided at the intersection.”

    How does this happen, almost every day in St. George?! Drivers don’t see other vehicles in their path!

    • .... October 18, 2016 at 6:56 pm

      No because they are to busy talking and texting on their cell phones

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