Motorcyclist in critical condition after hitting U-turning vehicle, police say

Oct 3, 2025, 6:37 AM

Investigators arrive at the scene of a crash in West Valley City that sent a motorcyclist to the hospital in extremely critical condition on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025. (Derek Peterson, KSL TV)

(Derek Peterson, KSL TV)

BY JACOB FREEMAN

Digital Writer & Producer for KSL NewsRadio & KSL TV

WEST VALLEY CITY — A motorcyclist was badly injured Thursday night after police say they hit a vehicle making a U-turn on a West Valley City road.

Lt. Longman with the West Valley City Police Department said the accident happened on 5600 West at approximately 3200 South near Walmart.

Police said a motorcyclist was riding southbound when a driver made a U-turn in front of them, and the two collided.

Longman said the motorcycle rider was taken to the hospital in “extremely critical condition.”

Police do not suspect impairment to be a factor in the crash, and Longman said the other driver was cooperating with the investigation.

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