Vehicle collides with semi on Bluff Street, driver cited for running light

Written by Alexa Verdugo Morgan on February 6, 2013 in Local News, News - No comments

ST. GEORGE - A vehicle collided with a semi Tuesday morning at the intersection of Bluff Street and Black Ridge Drive after running a red light.

The vehicle was traveling southbound through the intersection at approximately 11:15 a.m. and ran the red light, colliding with the semi’s trailer.

The semi sustained little damage to its tire area, while the vehicle was heavily damaged and had to be removed from the scene by tow truck. No injuries were reported.

Officer Derek Lewis, public information officer for the St. George Police Department, said that the driver of the vehicle was issued a citation for failing to stop at the light.

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Alexa Verdugo Morgan began her journalism career three and a half years ago and her work has appeared in various newspapers, magazines and online publications. Her first novel, "The Cave of Souls," was published in September 2012. Her hobbies include tennis, watching Will Ferrell movies and listening to music. She lives in Ivins with the world's coolest mom, one sweet Shih Tzu and three adorable Guinea Pigs.