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KANAB — A southern Utah police chief pleaded guilty last week to hitting a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
Kanab Police Chief Thomas Chad Cram, 62, was turning onto 300 South at the 100 East intersection on Nov. 18 when he struck a pedestrian crossing the street in a crosswalk. The 58-year-old man was "seriously injured," the Utah Highway Patrol said.
According to Lt. Cameron Roden, Cram was driving a city-owned F-150 and didn't see the pedestrian as he was turning into the sunlight.
Cram was charged on Jan. 22 in Kanab City Justice Court with failing to yield to a pedestrian.
On Feb. 7, Cram pleaded guilty through a plea in abeyance agreement that stipulated he pay monthly fees during a probationary period of three months. Cram must also obey all laws and submit a copy of his current driving record at the conclusion of the plea in abeyance period.
If all conditions are met, the city will move for the court to order a dismissal of charges at the end of the probation period.
In December, Kanab city manager Kyler Ludwig said an internal review was conducted, but it was determined that placing Cram on leave was "not warranted."
