Driver critically injured after crashing into pole in downtown Salt Lake

A driver was critically injured after crashing into a utility pole in downtown Salt Lake City on Wednesday, police said.

A driver was critically injured after crashing into a utility pole in downtown Salt Lake City on Wednesday, police said. (Salt Lake City police)


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SALT LAKE CITY — A driver suffered critical injuries when their vehicle struck a utility pole in downtown Salt Lake City Wednesday morning, according to police.

The Salt Lake City Police Department said delays and road closures are expected near South Temple and West Temple due to the crash, in a post on X. Police said the crash involved an SUV. They are investigating speed and impairment as possible factors.

More information was not immediately available.

This story may be updated.

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Bridger Beal-Cvetko is a reporter for KSL.com. He covers politics, Salt Lake County communities and breaking news. Bridger has worked for the Deseret News and graduated from Utah Valley University.
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