Three individuals were airlifted off the mountain after they were injured in a side-by-side rollover accident on Wednesday, according to the Utah County Sheriff’s Office.
The incident occurred around 2:40 p.m. near the Strawberry Ridge area in the eastern Utah County backcountry.
The accident required three helicopters to assist the injured individuals, authorities said. The Utah County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that all three people are in stable condition.
In a news release, the sheriff’s office emphasized the importance of wearing seat belts while riding recreational vehicles. Officials noted that multiple injuries occur annually in off-highway vehicle accidents when seat belts are not used and stated that wearing them is required by law for safety.
The incident took place in the eastern Utah County backcountry near the Strawberry Ridge area.
