UTA rail worker struck in auto-pedestrian crash dies

UTA rail worker dies days after maintenance vehicle struck in Murray track

MURRAY, Utah, May 4, 2025 (Gephardt Daily) — One of two track maintenance workers in a vehicle struck on April 24 has died from his injuries, the Utah Transit Authority said in a news release Sunday. The other man injured is recovering. “We are deeply saddened to share the loss of our colleague, Juan Madrid, a dedicated and beloved rail maintenance worker,” the release says. “Juan passed away from injuries after being struck by a motor vehicle w…

UTA rail worker struck in auto-pedestrian crash dies

One of the Utah Transit Authority rail workers struck by a car in an auto-pedestrian crash in April has died from his injuries, Utah Transit Authority announced Sunday afternoon.In a post to Instagram, UTA identified the victim as Juan Madrid, who was one of the workers hit by a vehicle around 1:30 a.m. near 5900 South 300 West the morning of April 24. The driver, Brandon Palma, was arrested and is currently being held without bail."The safety a…