NewsLocal News

Actions

Chase ends in near head-on collision in Wellington

Wellington pursuit crash.jpg
Posted at 4:51 PM, May 10, 2021
and last updated 2021-05-10 18:51:44-04

WELLINGTON, Utah — A pursuit that began with a call about a reckless driver near Soldier Summit ended in a near head-on collision Monday in Wellington.

READ: Family of man who saved daughter in fatal accident needs help

The Utah Highway Patrol says it received a report around 10 a.m. of a reckless driver on US-6. After identifying the car, troopers unsuccessfully tried to stop the driver.

Wellington Crash

A pursuit began when the driver continued to ignore law enforcement and headed south.

The chase ended over 30 miles away in Wellington when the driver crashed nearly head-on into another vehicle at 1292 East Main Street. After the initial collision, the driver then hit a parked semi-truck.

READ: Teen dies after ATV accident in southern Utah

The reckless driving suspect was airlifted to Utah Valley Medical Center in unknown condition, while the other driver was treated and released from a nearby hospital.