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Washington Fields, UT (September 3, 2026) – On Wednesday afternoon, September 2, a 14-year-old bicyclist was taken to the hospital after being struck by a car at 1910 E and 2000 S around 2:40 p.m., police said.
St. George Fire and Police Departments were called to the scene shortly after the collision. The teen was taken for medical evaluation following the crash.
There is no further information regarding the full sequence of events that led to the accident.
Police continue to look into what led up to the crash.
We're hoping for a full recovery for the young rider.
What Bicycle Laws Protect Riders in Washington Fields, UT?
Under Utah law, bicyclists have most of the same rights and responsibilities as drivers on the road, including the right to use a full traffic lane when needed for safety. Washington Fields sits near corridors where bike lanes and shared roadways bring cyclists into close contact with faster vehicle traffic. Under state law, drivers are required to leave at least three feet of clearance when they pass a bicycle in these kinds of situations.
Even with these protections in place, riders remain vulnerable to serious injury when a driver fails to yield or misjudges available space. Fractures, road rash, and head trauma are common outcomes, and young riders in particular may need close follow-up care in the days after a crash. Injuries aren't always obvious right away, which is part of why prompt medical evaluation matters.
In such situations, a personal injury lawyer can help determine whether a driver violated a specific bicycle safety law, such as the three-foot passing rule or right-of-way requirements at an intersection.
Our team at Cutt, Kendell & Olson Attorneys at Law can help you explain how those laws may apply to your specific situation.
If you have been involved in a bicycle collision, you can call Cutt, Kendell & Olson Attorneys at Law at (801) 901-3470 for guidance. We are here to help you answer all your questions.
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