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Yahoo
04-05-2025
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UTA rail maintenance worker dies after being struck by vehicle
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — A Utah Transit Authority rail maintenance worker has passed away after being struck by a vehicle while working in Murray late April. 'We are deeply saddened to share the loss of our colleague, Juan Madrid, a dedicated and beloved rail maintenance worker,' a statement from the Utah Transit Authority reads. 'Juan passed away from injuries after being struck by a motor vehicle while he was performing work in a rail crossing on April 24.' UTA said they are providing counseling and benefits for the Madrid family, as well as offering counseling services to employees. PREVIOUSLY: Hit-and-run suspect in custody after hitting two UTA workers in Murray 'The safety and well-being of UTA employees and their families is our highest priority. We are actively assisting the Murray Police Department as they conduct a thorough investigation into this incident. A second rail maintenance worker who was also seriously injured in the incident is thankfully at home recovering.' Murray Police confirmed a suspect turned themselves in after allegedly hitting the two Utah Transit Authority employees working near a FrontRunner railroad crossing on April 24. UTA spokesperson Gavin Gustafson told a group of four employees were doing maintenance work around 1:30 a.m. near 5900 South and 300 West in Murray. As they were finishing their work, a white SUV traveling eastbound struck two of the employees. Gustafson said one employee was left in serious condition and the other was rushed into surgery in critical condition. Murray Police said the suspect — identified as Brandon Palma, 29 — initially fled the scene on foot, but later turned himself in to police. He now faces felony charges of failure to remain at an accident involving a serious injury. In a statement provided to Gavin Gustafson, a spokesperson for UTA, reminded drivers to slow down in work zones and eliminate distractions that could pull attention away from the road. Charges are allegations only. All arrested persons are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. MJ Jewkes contributed to this report. UTA rail maintenance worker dies after being struck by vehicle Haeran Ryu wins first LPGA Black Desert Championship $95M settlement over Siri eavesdropping claims approved: How to make a claim Republicans face key hang-ups on Trump agenda bill as House heads into crucial week 17-year-old confirmed dead after being swept away, drowning in Weber River Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Yahoo
UTA worker dies from injuries suffered in Murray hit-and-run
A man who was critically injured when he was hit by an SUV while working on a railway for the Utah Transit Authority last month has died. 'We are deeply saddened to share the loss of our colleague, Juan Madrid, a dedicated and beloved rail maintenance worker,' reads a statement issued by UTA on Sunday. Madrid was one of two UTA employees working on the rails near the 5900 South rail crossing early in the morning on April 24 when they were hit by an SUV traveling east. Two other employees who witnessed the incident rushed to their side and started providing first aid until medics arrived on scene, UTA said. Both injured employees were taken to the hospital, with one in critical condition and the other in serious condition. One of the men was released from the hospital on April 26, according to a GoFundMe page organized to help pay for the men's medical bills. That man is 'thankfully at home recovering,' UTA's statement says. The driver who hit the UTA workers initially left the scene of the crash but later turned himself in to Murray police, who are investigating the incident. UTA is providing 'counseling and benefits' for Madrid's family and offering counseling services to its employees, as well, the statement says. This story may be updated.
