SANDY, Utah (KUTV) — A child was seriously injured in a crash Tuesday night at 700 East and 8600 South.
The incident occurred around 9 p.m. A man in his 40s was driving south on 700 East when he crossed into oncoming traffic and collided with a northbound vehicle, according to Sgt. Mike Olsen of the Sandy Police Department.
The child, a passenger in the northbound vehicle, was transported to a hospital and is reported to be in stable condition, Olsen confirmed.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash, with impairment suspected.
The intersection was closed for the investigation, and police anticipated reopening it within approximately one hour, Olsen stated.