Man pinned under car in Taylorsville, car lifted by neighbors, rescue officials

Jan 30, 2025, 4:14 PM | Updated: 5:00 pm

A man was transported to a hospital in critical condition after he was found pinned under the driver side of his car. (John Wilson, KSL TV)

(John Wilson, KSL TV)

BY SIMONE SEIKALY

Digital Content Producer

TAYLORSVILLE, Utah — A man was transported to a hospital in critical condition after he was found pinned under the driver side of his car.

According to Taylorsville police, a man had his car jacked up and was working, by himself, under the front wheel.

Police and others at the scene where a man was found pinned underneath a car on Thursday. (John Wilson, KSL TV)

Police said a passerby saw the man pinned under his car. Taylorsville police said it is unclear how long the man was pinned under his car.

Rescue officials from Taylorsville Police, Taylorsville Fire, and residents of the apartment complex all came to help the man.

Rescue officials on the scene in Taylorsville after a man was found pinned underneath a car. (John Wilson, KSL TV)

Police said approximately 13 people lifted the car off of the victim.

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