Traffic lights down: 3-car crash on Bluff Street sends one woman to St. George hospital

Written by Jessi Bang
November 19, 2023

ST. GEORGE — As a result of a widespread power outage, traffic lights were out on Sunset Boulevard Sunday morning. Failure to yield at one of these darkened intersections resulted in a crash involving three vehicles, deployed airbags and ultimately, an injured driver.

A crash occurs after a van fails to yield at the intersection of Bluff Street and Sunset Boulevard in St. George, Utah, Nov. 19, 2023 | Photo by Jessi Bang, St. George News
A crash occurs after a van fails to yield at the intersection of Bluff Street and Sunset Boulevard in St. George, Utah, Nov. 19, 2023 | Photo by Jessi Bang, St. George News

The crash involved a Dodge van, a Volkswagen and a Toyota 4Runner. Officer Trevor Pollei with the St. George Police Department said the 4Runner and Volkswagen were both turning left when a van came north on Bluff Street.

“The van didn’t yield, then hit the 4Runner, then the 4Rrunner got pushed into the Volkswagen,” Pollei said.

One female was transported to the hospital via ambulance. No update has been given on her condition, but Pollei said she was conscious, awake and alert when he arrived on scene.

With recent rainstorms, he cautioned the public to practice safe driving.

“Slow down and watch your six,” Pollei said.

According to Utah state law, a driver that approaches an inoperative traffic signal should, “stop before entering the intersection; and yield the right-of-way” to other vehicles.

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

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jessi Bang was born and raised in Utah and has a passion for nature and the great outdoors. She graduated from Kaplan University in California with a degree in criminal justice. She has extensive experience in marketing, content creation, photography and copywriting. You can find her showcasing outdoor adventures through her blog, “The Rambling Raccoon.” In her free time, she enjoys climbing mountains, trail running, working out and cuddling her two lovable pups.

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