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Journalist struck by truck near Little Cottonwood Canyon

Apr 6, 2023, 5:25 PM | Updated: Oct 17, 2023, 9:34 am

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SANDY, Utah — Sandy Police say a working journalist was struck by a pickup truck Thursday afternoon.

Police say the truck was turning left out of the mouth Little Cottonwood Canyon when the incident occurred at around 2:45 p.m.

The man was taken to the hospital in critical condition and suffered head trauma.

It has been confirmed that the victim is not an employee of KSL. 

This story will be updated when more information is provided.

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