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Show A-4 The Park Record 2018 Park City/Wasatch Back ALZHEIMER’S WALK Driver in hit-and-run found Man allegedly became upset in a Basin work zone ANGELIQUE MCNAUGHTON The Park Record JOIN US in the Against Alzheimer’s FIGHT Deer Valley FREE Wednesday Concert JULY 25TH • 5:30 PM WEA R P U RP LE and Bring a Picnic! To start or join a team, go to alz.org/walk For more information about the September 8th Walk, contact Laura Wall • 801.641.7148 • lwall@alz.org Wed/Thurs/Fri, July 4-6, 2018 A construction worker escaped serious injury last week when he was hit by a vehicle in a Snyderville Basin work zone, according to the Summit County Sheriff’s Office. Witnesses told police the driver of a black Range Rover became upset and threatened a construction worker on June 28, a report from the Sheriff’s Office states. The driver then went through a construction zone on Blackstone Drive near the Canyons Village side of Park City Mountain Resort and knocked over a worker, the report states. “The man was frustrated he couldn’t get through the road so his response was to go through it anyways,” said Lt. Andrew Wright with the Sheriff’s Of- Continued from A-3 Sheriff’s report Summit. They were located near the Zion Peak campground and given a ride back to their cabin. Dispatch received a report that a white truck hit another vehicle in the parking lot of the Tanger Outlets. Deputies later located the driver and he was arrested for outstanding warrants and under suspicion of failure to remain at the scene of an accident, no valid driver’s license, providing false information on an accident report and posses- fice. “From what I understand, he went down an embankment and caused damage to his own vehicle.” The worker did not sustain any serious injuries. Medical personnel checked him out at the scene and released him. The driver fled the scene after the accident. Witnesses described him as a white man in his early 70s with white hair and glasses, the report states. Deputies located him the next day. He was cited with reckless driving and leaving the scene of an accident, according to Wright. The case will be turned over to the county attorney’s office to determine if additional charges are necessary. Park City police have responded to a string of road-rage related incidents since midJune. Several of the reported cases involved drivers frustrated with construction work on S.R. 224. However, the Sheriff’s Office has not seen a noticeable spike in aggressive driving, Wright said. But, he added, “We do deal with them from time to time, maybe a couple times a month.” “But, those are typically people exchanging words, honking or hand gestures,” he said. “There have also been times when people brandish a weapon. But, we try to address each situation equally because that is not the way to conduct yourself if you are frustrated.” Wright said he understands the inconvenience caused by construction projects. But, he encouraged people to remember that road and development construction is going to happen around this time of year. “Roads are closed for a reason and the projects are not specifically there to inconvenience people,” he said. “You have to be patient and considerate. This construction worker wasn’t trying to make this person’s life miserable. He was doing his job and, unfortunately, this guy felt he had the right to go through the area anyways. It is very concerning when someone makes the decision to become violent in a situation. Just use a cool mind and make good decisions.” sion of a controlled substance. Friday, June 29 Search and Rescue responded to the Smith and Morehouse area in the Uinta-WasatchCache National Forest to help a 22-year-old woman who received a head injury while using a rope swing. She was transported to a hospital in the Salt Lake area via medical helicopter. An antique fuel pump, trail camera and Wifi router were taken from a man’s North Summit property. Thursday, June 28 No significant incidents were reported. Wednesday, June 27 Dispatch received a report about a vehicle parked in a construction zone on Interstate 80. The vehicle left the area before deputies could arrive, but it was later stopped. Deputies alleged- ly found syringes with a brown substance inside of it. The driver and passenger were arrested for outstanding warrants and under suspicion of possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Tuesday, June 26 A vehicle was found abandoned on a road in Kimball Junction. The owner of the vehicle returned as it was being towed, and he was arrested under suspicion of possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia. Deputies approached two women who were sitting in a vehicle underneath an interstate overpass. Both women had outstanding warrants and were arrested under suspicion of possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Monday, June 25 No significant incidents were reported. 2018 SUMMER FILM SERIES FREE screening—no ticket needed. See the full lineup at sundance.org/utah JULY 6 / City Park, Park City Fun starts at 7:30 p.m. Film starts at dusk. MAN ON WIRE (PG-13) Directed by James Marsh Come early for slacklining hosted by Park City Recreation! Parking is limited; please walk, bike, or take public transit. In the event of inclement weather, the screening will be moved to the Park City Library Auditorium, 1255 Park Avenue. Principal Sponsor Community Supporters Promontory Foundation, Red Butte Garden & Salt Lake City Arts Council #sundancelocals sundance.org/utah |