A 14-year-old juvenile was struck by a vehicle while walking to a bus stop on State Route 119 in Sevier County just before 7:30 a.m. on Oct. 26, 2026. The accident occurred at the intersection of Black Knolls Road during conditions of heavy fog and darkness, according to a press release from the Sevier County Sheriff's Office.
Details of the Collision
The incident involved a westbound passenger car driven by a 16-year-old juvenile. According to the Sheriff's Office, the driver attempted to swerve to the left to avoid hitting the 14-year-old, which caused the vehicle to cross the center line and go off the left side of the roadway. The driver was unable to completely avoid the pedestrian and sideswiped them with the passenger side of the vehicle, a development first reported by Mid-Utah Radio.
Environmental Factors
At the time of the accident, the 14-year-old was crossing the highway to reach a school bus stop located on the southeast side of the intersection. The Sheriff's Office noted that the driver was not exceeding the speed limit at the time of the collision. Instead, visibility was severely limited by darkness and heavy fog on the roadway, which prevented the driver from seeing the juvenile crossing the road until the vehicle was in the middle of the road.
Medical Response
Emergency responders, including Sevier County deputies, EMS, Utah Highway Patrol, and Richfield City Police, arrived at the scene following the crash. The juvenile pedestrian was conscious when EMS transported them to Sevier Valley Hospital. Following initial treatment, the juvenile was later taken to Primary Children's Hospital for further medical care.
Safety Review and Routing
In response to the accident, the Sevier School District and the Sheriff's Office are collaborating to review the bus stop in the area. The goal of this review is to determine if changes can be made to the current routing to ensure safer passage for students. The Sevier School District has been in active contact with law enforcement regarding the safety of the location.
Law Enforcement Warning
The Sevier County Sheriff's Office is using the incident to urge all motorists to exercise caution. Officials are encouraging drivers to slow down when traveling along designated bus routes and to remain extra cautious when weather conditions, such as fog, limit visibility on the roadway.
Location of Incident
The crash took place on State Route 119, a primary roadway in the area. The intersection of Black Knolls Road served as the site where the pedestrian was attempting to reach the designated bus stop location.
