Hit-and-run leaves woman with life threatening injuries

Mar 11, 2024, 8:11 AM | Updated: Mar 12, 2024, 10:44 am

A woman in SLC was a victim of a hit-and-run on March 11....

FILE: Two Salt Lake City police car block the intersection of a hit and run crash on March 11, 2024. (SLCPD )

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SALT LAKE CITY — The Salt Lake City Police Department is investigating a hit-and-run that occurred at 600 West and North Temple in SLC around 5 a.m. Monday.

According to police, they believe a car traveling southbound on 600 West ran a red light and hit a woman while she was in the crosswalk. Police say the driver then fled.

According to police, the intersection in that area was closed while the investigation took place. The intersection is now open.

SLC police said the victim of the hit-and-run was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

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