NewsLocal NewsNORTHERN UTAH

Actions

Man walking outside crosswalk killed after being struck by SUV in Salt Lake City

One pedestrian killed in downtown Salt Lake City crash
Posted
and last updated

SALT LAKE CITY — A 46-year-old man was killed in a crash between a pedestrian and an SUV in downtown Salt Lake City. The victim's name isn't being released until next-of-kin notifications can be made.

According to the Salt Lake City Police Department, the crash happened just before 11:45 p.m. Thursday near 500 South State Street. Police believe the man was crossing State Street, outside of a crosswalk, when the SUV hit him.

The SUV's driver and three passengers stayed on the scene, and detectives were able to talk to another driver who witnessed the crash. The driver is cooperating with officers and didn't show any signs of impairment.

Salt Lake City police say the SUV had a green light to travel through the intersection.