Police say an improper left turn led to a collision between a 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix and a 2011 Kia Forte Monday morning on Bluff Street, St. George, Utah, May 8, 2017 | Photo by Julie Applegate, St. George News
ST. GEORGE – An improper left turn on Bluff Street caused a two-car collision Monday morning, police said.
The collision occurred about 9:47 a.m. at 695 N. Bluff St. in St. George.
The 25-year-old female driver of a silver 2011 Kia Forte was southbound on state Route 18, St. George Police Officer Lona Trombley said. She was in the outside lane when a northbound Pontiac turned left into a parking lot and hit her, she told police.
The 32-year-old male driver of the Pontiac told police he had stopped in the left-turn lane waiting to turn into the parking lot of Sue’s Pet Castle.
“He stated he did not see the driver of the Kia because he was watching a vehicle on the inside lane and waiting for it to pass so he could turn,” Trombley said.
There were no passengers in either vehicle, and neither driver was transported for medical attention.
The Kia was not damaged severely enough to be towed. However, Trombley said, the Pontiac was impounded and the driver cited for having an expired registration, failing to yield on a left-hand turn and not having insurance.
St. George Police Department responded to the crash.
This report is based on preliminary information provided by law enforcement and may not contain the full scope of findings.
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Police say an improper left turn led to a collision between a 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix and a 2011 Kia Forte Monday morning on Bluff Street, St. George, Utah, May 8, 2017 | Photo by Julie Applegate, St. George News
Police say an improper left turn led to a collision between a 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix and a 2011 Kia Forte Monday morning on Bluff Street, St. George, Utah, May 8, 2017 | Photo by Julie Applegate, St. George News
Police say an improper left turn led to a collision between a 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix and a 2011 Kia Forte Monday morning on Bluff Street, St. George, Utah, May 8, 2017 | Photo by Julie Applegate, St. George News
Police say an improper left turn led to a collision between a 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix and a 2011 Kia Forte Monday morning on Bluff Street, St. George, Utah, May 8, 2017 | Photo by Julie Applegate, St. George News
Police say an improper left turn led to a collision between a 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix and a 2011 Kia Forte Monday morning on Bluff Street, St. George, Utah, May 8, 2017 | Photo by Julie Applegate, St. George News
Police say an improper left turn led to a collision between a 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix and a 2011 Kia Forte Monday morning on Bluff Street, St. George, Utah, May 8, 2017 | Photo by Julie Applegate, St. George News
Police say an improper left turn led to a collision between a 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix and a 2011 Kia Forte Monday morning on Bluff Street, St. George, Utah, May 8, 2017 | Photo by Julie Applegate, St. George News
Police say an improper left turn led to a collision between a 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix and a 2011 Kia Forte Monday morning on Bluff Street, St. George, Utah, May 8, 2017 | Photo by Julie Applegate, St. George News
Police say an improper left turn led to a collision between a 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix and a 2011 Kia Forte Monday morning on Bluff Street, St. George, Utah, May 8, 2017 | Photo by Julie Applegate, St. George News
Police say an improper left turn led to a collision between a 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix and a 2011 Kia Forte Monday morning on Bluff Street, St. George, Utah, May 8, 2017 | Photo by Julie Applegate, St. George News
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Julie Applegate is a long-time resident and fan of Southern Utah. She brings a strong background in news writing and editing, formerly as a full-time member of the St. George News team and currently as a contributor. Julie spent several years in the software industry. She believes strongly in the role of responsible news media in society, especially at the local level.
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It’s crazy having all those businesses on bluff st.. Whoever tries to turn in is taking their chances.. Thankfully when the added lanes are made one either did after jan 1 2018. A lot of those businesses will be home…
It’s crazy having all those businesses on bluff st.. Whoever tries to turn in is taking their chances.. Thankfully when the added lanes are made one either did after jan 1 2018. A lot of those businesses will be home…
“Whoever tries to turn in is taking their chances”
I might be nitpicking here(LOL), but wouldn’t ‘whomever’ be the correct word here?
in reply to mmsandie, lol oops