LOGAN, Utah — A woman in a motorized wheelchair crossing Main Street at the intersection of 200 North was fatally struck by a cement truck on Friday morning.
According to a press release from the Logan City Police Department, the accident occurred around 10 a.m. as the adult female was crossing the street in a motorized Jazzy wheelchair. The cement truck turned right from 200 North and hit the victim.
The woman sustained fatal injuries and died at the scene. Logan City Police Assistant Chief Jeff Simmons identified the woman as 65-year-old Tina Marie Jackman of Logan.
Traffic in the area was affected for sometime while Logan City Police, Cache County Sheriff’s deputies and Utah Highway Patrol investigated the incident, according to the release. Main Street has since been reopened.
According to Simmons, the factors in the incident are still under investigation but said the driver of the high-profile truck may not have seen the victim’s low-profile wheelchair.
Simmons said the driver was “pretty emotional” and shaken up after the accident.
Speaking in generalities, Simmons encouraged drivers to put cellphones away and minimize distractions while driving to reduce traffic accidents.



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