West Valley City, UT (May 21, 2026) – A vehicle struck a building and a pedestrian near 3500 South and Bangerter Highway in West Valley City just before midnight Thursday, May 21, before the driver fled the scene on foot. Utah Highway Patrol responded and searched the area overnight, including at least one K-9 unit.
The extent of the pedestrian's injuries was not fully shared. The driver has not been located yet. Further details about the wreck were not immediately available as the investigation remained active.
The search for the suspect is continuing.
We hope the pedestrian hurt receives every bit of care needed for a full recovery.
Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Crashes in West Valley City, UT: What Victims Should Know
When a driver strikes a pedestrian and flees, the hurt person is not necessarily without legal options, even if the driver has not yet been found. In Utah, uninsured motorist coverage may apply in hit-and-run crashes, depending on the policies held by the pedestrian or members of their household.
A pedestrian accident attorney can help identify what coverage is available and what steps to take while the investigation continues. Acting early is especially valuable in hit-and-run cases, where evidence can disappear quickly and the window to preserve surveillance footage or witness accounts is narrow.
A pedestrian struck by a vehicle may face serious physical consequences. Head trauma, broken bones, internal injuries, and soft tissue damage are all possible outcomes, and the full extent of harm may not be apparent until a thorough medical evaluation is completed. Delays in seeking care can not only affect recovery but can also make it harder to connect injuries to the crash later in a legal proceeding.
An attorney can help document what happened, identify applicable insurance coverage, and protect a hurt person's options while law enforcement continues its search for the driver.
If you or someone you know was hurt in a hit-and-run crash in Utah, call Cutt, Kendell & Olson Attorneys at Law at (801) 901-3470.
Our team at Cutt, Kendell & Olson Attorneys at Law can review your situation and help you understand what legal options may be available to you under Utah law.
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