Motorcycle rider goes to hospital after collision in Springdale

A 64 year old male motorcyclist was transported to St. George Regional Hospital with nonlife- threatening injuries on Monday afternoon, Springdale, Utah, June 27, 2023 | Photo courtesy of the Springdale Police Department, St. George News

ST. GEORGE — A 64-year-old male motorcycle rider rear-ended a Jeep in Springdale Tuesday afternoon.

A 64-year-old male motorcyclist was transported to St. George Regional Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries Tuesday afternoon, Springdale, Utah, June 27, 2023 | Photo courtesy of the Springdale Police Department, St. George News

Springdale Police Lt. J.J. Ray told St. George News the motorcyclist, who was wearing a helmet, was transported to St. George Regional Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Ray said the motorcyclist, who was traveling west on State Route 9 in Springdale at 2:30 p.m., reported that a group of cars in front of him suddenly slowed down. The driver of the Jeep was not injured.

“We have lots of traffic this time of year with people looking at the scenery, but I remind drivers to watch out in front of them while driving,” Ray said.

The Hurricane Valley Fire Department and ambulance assisted the Springdale Police Department. Ray said no citations had been issued.

This report is based on statements from police or other responders and may not contain the full scope of findings.

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