Nissans collide; left turn leads to accident

Written by Julie Applegate
June 9, 2016
Two Nissan cars collided on Black Ridge Drive and 1700 South Street in St. George Thursday, St. George, Utah, June 9, 2016 | Photo by Julie Applegate, St. George News
Two Nissan cars collided on Black Ridge Drive and 1700 South Street in St. George Thursday, St. George, Utah, June 9, 2016 | Photo by Julie Applegate, St. George News

 ST. GEORGE – Two Nissan cars collided Thursday afternoon just after 3 p.m. at the intersection of Black Ridge Drive and 1700 South Street in St. George.

A silver Nissan Sentra was northbound on Black Ridge Drive, St. George Police Officer Gage Schimbeck said, while a black Nissan 370Z on 1700 South was making a left-hand turn.

“The silver car was northbound in the right-of-way,” Schimbeck said. “The driver of the black vehicle was cited for failure to yield the right-of-way.”

The accident caused only minor injuries, Schimbeck said, including seat belt burns and injuries from an airbag striking the passenger in the black vehicle.

Everyone involved in the accident was properly restrained, and no one was transported to the hospital, St. George Police Officer Lona Trombley said.

The silver Nissan was driven by a 48-year-old woman and had two girls ages 8 and 10 in the car. The black Nissan was driven by a 23-year-old man and had an adult male passenger.

Both cars were damaged in the accident and had to be towed from the scene. The St. George Police Department and Gold Cross Ambulance responded to the accident.

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This report is based on preliminary information provided by law enforcement or other emergency responders and may not contain the full scope of findings.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Julie Applegate is a long-time resident and fan of Southern Utah. She brings a strong background in news writing and editing, formerly as a full-time member of the St. George News team and currently as a contributor. Julie spent several years in the software industry. She believes strongly in the role of responsible news media in society, especially at the local level. In her spare time, Julie can be found exploring Southern Utah on foot and by four-wheel drive or spending time with her family.

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7 Comments

  • Bob June 9, 2016 at 7:41 pm

    glad she had the kids buckled in

  • Bob June 9, 2016 at 7:47 pm

    strange to see so little damage on 370z while the front of the sentra was ripped apart with a L hand turn failure to yield collision…

  • Bob June 9, 2016 at 7:49 pm

    i think i wouldn’t buy a sentra. looks like a crushed soda can

  • ladybugavenger June 9, 2016 at 8:06 pm

    Watch this left turns. Pay attention. Take the extra seconds/minutes to make sure yore not cutting anyone off.

  • .... June 11, 2016 at 12:01 pm

    LOL. .ladybug. ( yore ) ….you go girl !

    • Bob June 11, 2016 at 2:56 pm

      LOL, vodka or whiskey i wonder?

      • ladybugavenger June 11, 2016 at 9:35 pm

        Long Island ice tea….so it’s vodka! Haha

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