UPDATE: 7-year-old victim in deadly southern Utah identified; Hit-and-run driver arrested
WASHINGTON CITY, Utah — A child died Friday evening after a crash involving three vehicles in southern Utah.
The driver of the Expedition fled the scene but was later apprehended. Police said they suspected that the driver was under the influence, and he admitted that he used his cell phone just before the accident. A 7-year-old boy who was a passenger in the Jetta had CPR administered at the scene and was then taken to St. George Regional Medical Center, where he died from his injuries. Three others were taken to the hospital with various injuries.
"The Washington City Police Department send our heartfelt condolences to the victims in this horrific tragedy, especially those who lost a child," police said in a statement."We also want to thank all those who assisted this incident, which includes Washington City Fire, St George City Police Department, Washington County Sheriffs Office, Gold Cross Ambulance, and the citizens on scene.
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