Police: U-turn attempt leads to rollover crash near SUU campus

Written by Jeff Richards
October 20, 2021

CEDAR CITY — A driver’s attempt to make a U-turn on Wednesday morning led to a rollover crash near the Southern Utah University campus, police said.

Scene of a two-vehicle collision near the Southern Utah University campus, Cedar City, Utah, Oct. 20, 2021 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News

The incident happened at approximately 7 a.m. on University Boulevard at about 750 West. It involved two passenger vehicles, a white Dodge Charger and a gray Honda Accord.

Cedar City Police Sgt. Dustin Orton said both cars had been heading west on University Boulevard/Center Street at the time.

When the driver of the Accord attempted to make a U-turn, the car was struck by the other vehicle, causing it to lose control and roll, Orton said, adding that the details of the crash are still under investigation. The Dodge ended up upside-down adjacent to the sidewalk on the north side of the street.

Nobody in either car had any injuries that needed medical attention, Orton said.

In addition to Cedar City Police, Cedar City Fire Department and Utah Highway Patrol also responded to the incident.

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

Photo Gallery

Copyright St. George News, SaintGeorgeUtah.com LLC, 2021, all rights reserved.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jeff Richards, a native of Salt Lake City with family roots in Panguitch, lived in Moab for 20 years before joining St. George News in 2017. Jeff is a longtime journalist and secondary school teacher. He and his wife Penny are the parents of five daughters. They also have three young grandsons. Jeff and his family enjoy swimming, camping, sightseeing, reading, and taking pictures.

Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @stgnews@moabjeff@stgnewssports

Free News Delivery by Email

Would you like to have the day's news stories delivered right to your inbox every evening? Enter your email below to start!