Fleeing Driver Hits Woman on State St in South Salt Lake, UT

South Salt Lake, UT (August 13, 2026) – A woman was injured after a fleeing driver reportedly struck her on State Street in South Salt Lake on Wednesday, August 12.

Emergency units were dispatched around 7:02 p.m. to assist the woman, who was described as being about 40 years old. She was reportedly conscious, breathing, and alert but complained of pain in her left knee.

Further details about the severity of her injury were not immediately available.

Authorities continue to investigate what led to the hit-and-run.

We hope the injured woman makes a full and steady recovery.

What Should I Do After a Hit-and-Run Crash in South Salt Lake, UT?

After a hit-and-run crash in South Salt Lake, seek medical attention, notify the police, and provide any details you remember about the fleeing vehicle. These steps can protect your health and help investigators search for the driver.

In the moments that follow, move away from traffic if you can do so safely and wait for emergency assistance. Do not attempt to pursue the vehicle because doing so could place you and other road users in greater danger.

As your medical care continues, describe every symptom to your healthcare provider, including discomfort that develops later. Follow-up evaluations may be necessary if knee pain, headaches, stiffness, or limited movement begins interfering with work or ordinary daily activities.

To preserve the available information, keep photographs, medical records, bills, damaged clothing, and notes about the vehicle together. Record anything you remember, including its color, direction of travel, visible damage, model, or partial license plate number.

When an insurer contacts you, provide accurate information without guessing about the unidentified driver or the events leading to the crash. Consider waiting until your injuries are fully evaluated before discussing a settlement or signing documents that could end your claim.

Depending on your insurance policy, uninsured motorist coverage may provide compensation when a hit-and-run driver cannot be located. Whether coverage applies will depend on the policy terms, reporting requirements, and circumstances surrounding the pedestrian collision.

Based on the harm involved, compensation may address medical expenses, lost income, reduced earning ability, pain, and other related losses. The amount available depends on the injury, recovery needs, applicable insurance, and effects on the person’s everyday life.

As the claim moves forward, a pedestrian accident lawyer can review available insurance coverage and handle discussions with the companies involved. An attorney can also explain how an unidentified driver may affect your claim and the compensation you may pursue.

At Cutt, Kendell & Olson Attorneys at Law, we represent pedestrians injured on Utah roadways. Our team carefully examines each case and offers practical guidance based on the client’s injuries, financial losses, and recovery needs.

If you were hurt in a hit-and-run crash in Omaha, you can reach Cutt, Kendell & Olson Attorneys at Law at (801) 901-3470. We can review what happened and help you determine the appropriate next steps.

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