Summit County Sheriff’s deputies said the dump truck, which was loaded with rocks, failed to navigate a curve on Tollgate Canyon Rd., struck a rock and then launched into the air.
The dump truck remained airborne as it crossed a small creek and came to rest 200 feet down the ravine against the opposite hillside.
North Summit Fire officials said the 60-year-old driver was pinned inside the cab of the truck and had to be cut free. Park City Fire District assisted with the rescue and the driver was transported by air ambulance to the University of Utah Hospital.
Summit County Sheriff’s Sgt. Felicia Sotelo said drivers should always watch their speed when driving on canyon roads.
“Part of Tollgate Canyon Road is paved, but it’s still very narrow, very steep, it’s very windy. A majority of the roads in the area are dirt roads so speed is always a factor on dirt roads. It definitely leads to more situations where people need to be cautious with their driving,” Sotelo said.
Deputies are still investigating the cause of the crash.
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