11-07-2025
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.
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