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Man on e-scooter dies after being hit by car in Salt Lake City

Posted at 10:13 PM, Apr 21, 2024
and last updated 2024-04-22 19:58:42-04

SALT LAKE CITY — A man riding an electric scooter was hospitalized and later died after a collision with a vehicle Sunday night.

The man was later identified as 41-year-old Ismael Ontivaros.

Salt Lake City Police said the crash happened at 800 W. North Temple. They said Ontivaros was heading south on 800 West when he was hit by the car, which was traveling west on North Temple.

Ontivaros was initially rushed to the hospital in critical condition but officials later said he died of his injuries.

SLCPD said the exact cause of the crash is still under investigation. It was not stated which party had the right-of-way at the time. The driver remained at the scene, and as of Monday morning, there were no arrests or citations.

The crash marks Salt Lake City's fourth traffic-related death of 2024.