Pedestrian hit in crosswalk on Bluff Street, sustains head injury

Composite image with background stock photo and overlay 2021 file photo taken in Washington City, Utah, April 13, 2021 | Photo by Cody Blowers, St. George News

ST. GEORGE — A pedestrian was hit in a crosswalk on Bluff Street and Main Street Saturday, resulting in a concussion and a head injury.

According to a Facebook post by the St. George Police Department, South Bluff Street was closed after the 10 p.m. incident and traffic was rerouted to Main Street or Black Ridge Drive.

“People are assuming as they’re walking that you’re watching for them because they’re the pedestrian and sometimes that is just not the case,” Officer Tiffany Mitchell, public information officer for the St. George Police Department, said in the video.

Maria Aguilar, sister of the victim, said her 15-year-old brother, Salvador, spent the night at the hospital and is doing much better. She said he suffered a severe concussion and had to have staples due to the head injury.

“We would just like to thank the first responders for getting there on time, for the nice pedestrians who waited with him while the ambulances go there. And of course, the officers who helped and make sure he was safe,” Aguilar said.

Mitchell urged the public to stay off their phones and limit distractions behind the wheel.

“When you’re a pedestrian or on a scooter or bicycle –  please, please, please do not assume that the cars around you are watching for you,” Mitchell said.

With many people being hit at intersections, Mitchell said that everyone needs to take responsibility for themselves and watch out for one another. She said slowing down, driving safer and not driving distracted, are all ways to avoid situations such as this.

“We host events because we’re an amazing city, that means a lot of people here, which means we just got to plan ahead,” Mitchell said. “Leave a few minutes early and drive with patience.”

Information on the driver of the car was not immediately available and will be updated as it is received.

This report is based on statements from police or other responders and may not contain the full scope of findings.

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