Seat belts likely saved lives in an accident on SR-44 in Daggett County
on Monday night
. According to Utah Highway Patrol, the accident occurred at Mile Post 6 between the turnoff for Red Canyon Lodge and Moose Pond. There were three vehicles traveling in a row and the first slowed down because deer were crossing the road. The second vehicle then slowed down. The third vehicle did not brake in time and glanced the second vehicle, traveling off the right shoulder, rolling and striking a tree. The 59-year-old female driver was transported to the hospital. While Utah Highway Patrol did not have information on injuries of those involved, Lt. Brett Gehring said he was convinced after seeing the crash that seat belts saved lives.
