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Yahoo
11-07-2025
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Two boys airlifted to Salt Lake City hospital after being tossed from pickup truck in Duchesne County
TABIONA, Utah () — Two boys in Duchesne County were airlifted to a hospital in Salt Lake City after they were thrown from the back of a pickup truck on Thursday evening. The Duchesne County Sheriff's Office said the two boys, ages 9 and 6, were riding on the tailgate of the truck, driven by a 19-year-old family member. The three boys were reportedly on their way to change water wheel lines when the truck hit a bump in the road near 4000 North and Tabby Lane near Tabiona. Both the 9-year-old and 6-year-old fell off the truck and sustained serious injuries. Duchesne County Sheriff's Office said emergency services immediately responded to the scene and called two medical helicopters due to the severity of the boys' injuries. Both children were flown to Primary Children's Hospital, where they are reportedly receiving 'advanced medical care.' It is currently unclear exactly what injuries the boys suffered. 'This is a heartbreaking incident,' said Sheriff Travis Tucker in a media release. 'Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this incredibly difficult time.' An investigation into the incident is ongoing, according to the Sheriff's Office. Schumer presses RFK Jr. to declare measles emergency DOJ subpoenas clinics that provide trans care to minors Poor Utah air quality may be even more dangerous than previously believed, research shows New York Republican urges Trump to restore funding for after-school programs Terrain drives Forsyth Fire to grow another 775 acres, surpassing 15,000 acres burned Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Health
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12-year-old taken to hospital after falling in Goblin Valley State Park
EMERY COUNTY, Utah (ABC4) — A 12-year-old boy is recovering in the hospital after breaking their femur in a fall at Goblin Valley State Park on Thursday. According to the Emery County Sheriff's Office, the Emery County Dispach Center received a 911 text just before 6 p.m. on Thursday advising a 12-year-old who had fallen and possibly broke their leg. In a facebook post, the Sheriff's Office says that once State Park Rangers were on scene, they determined the 12-year-old had a broken femur. Due to the nature of the injury, a medical helicopter was called to the scene. The child was taken from the park to Primary Children's Hospital for treatment. The 12-year-old was climbing on rocks in an area of the park known as Valley Of The Goblins and fell approximately six to eight feet, causing the injury. 12-year-old taken to hospital after falling in Goblin Valley State Park Salt Lake City International Airport announces open house event Taking to the sky: Big Bear Valley eaglets Gizmo and Sunny take first flights West Haven park closed after fire burns five acres Man arrested after holding three people hostage inside Price home Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- General
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Lehi family holds vigil for 14-year-old girl in critical condition after being struck by vehicle
LEHI, Utah () — The 14-year-old girl is in critical condition in the hospital, and family hosted a vigil for her Monday night at Willowcreek Middle School. According to family, Jenna Sharp is currently in critical condition in the ICU at Primary Children's Hospital. She was leaving a church dance when she was struck. 'We've been deeply moved by the outpouring of love and support from friends, family, and our community. Your kind messages, prayers, and care have meant more than we can express and are truly helping to carry us through,' the family said in a statement. 'She is so loved by our community, her family is loved, and we're grateful to be able to be a part of sending that healing love to her and her family,' Holly Voisin, representative for the Sharp family and the person who organized the vigil, said in an interview with PREVIOUS COVERAGE: 14-year-old girl struck by vehicle, severely injured at Lehi Rodeo grounds In their statement, the family extended their gratitude to the first responders, nurses, doctors, and staff at the hospital, saying, 'Their quick action, skill, and compassion have made all the difference during the most critical moments of Jenna's care.' Voisin said that the family is spending time with Jenna in the hospital. She also stated that Willowcreek Middle School is providing services for any youth who were affected or may have been at the dance. The Sharp family has requested privacy during this time, and they also asked that people refrain from spreading unverified information online. Homes staying on the market longer across Utah this year Lehi family holds vigil for 14-year-old girl in critical condition after being struck by vehicle Intoxicated man allegedly attempts to enter St. George home, falls asleep on patio furniture Missing teenager cases provide unique challenges for law enforcement Man killed after falling off train traveling through Nevada to Utah Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
