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Cedar City driver airlifted to hospital in critical condition following Highway 56 crash

Cedar City driver lifeflighted in critical condition following crash on Highway 56
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CEDAR CITY, Utah — A southern Utah driver is in critical condition following a crash that sent their vehicle into a 15-foot irrigation well in Cedar City.

According to Cedar City police, the crash happened at 200 North and Highway 56 just after 8 a.m. Monday. Officers said two cars were involved in the crash, with the driver of the vehicle that went down the well being flown to the hospital in critical condition.

The driver of the other vehicle suffered only minor injuries. Police did not share how the crash how the crash happened or if charges will be filed.

Utah Highway Patrol was on the scene assisting in the investigation.