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Parents and crossing guard urge Far West council to act after fatal crash at 2700 North and 2000 West
Summary
Residents, a crossing guard's family and school officials asked the council to press UDOT and county law enforcement for changes at the intersection near Far West Elementary, citing a recent child fatality and 12 EMS responses since 2020.
Residents and school supporters urged the Far West City Council to press state and county agencies for safety improvements at the intersection of 2700 North and 2000 West, saying the crossing near Far West Elementary is dangerous and that additional steps are needed to protect children and school staff.
Emily Shoop, a nearby resident who said she spoke with the school principal and the crossing guard, told the council the intersection is managed by the Utah Department of Transportation but asked the city to use its voice to press for concrete changes. Shoop said she had spoken to several UDOT staff and to county safety officers and urged the council to seek lower speed limits, advanced-warning flashers and greater law-enforcement presence.
"Research shows that even small increases in speed can drastically raise the risk of severe injury or…
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