Motorcyclist In Critical Condition After Crash Near Veyo: KSUB News Summary

A motorcyclist is hospitalized in critical condition after a crash in Snow Canyon State Park early Tuesday. Rescuers from the Dammeron Valley Fire and Rescue were called at about 2:06 a.m. to a single-vehicle crash north of the park's Lava Flow Trailhead. Santa Clara-Ivins Fire & Rescue also assisted in the incident. The motorcyclist was taken by a medical helicopter to St. George Regional Hospital. Washington County Sheriff's Office deputies are investigating. Deputies have not released the name of the motorcyclist.

A man is dead after a two-vehicle collision Monday in Richfield. Police say the man was driving a side-by-side utility terrain vehicle north on Richfield Main Street. He attempted a left turn in front of a Hyundai, colliding with that vehicle. Police say the 54-year-old driver was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected from the UTV. He was transported to a local hospital where he later died. The driver of the other vehicle and a pregnant woman passenger were taken to a local hospital and treated for minor injuries. Police have not released the name of the man who was killed. The investigation is ongoing.

More People Carrying Medical Marijuana Cards In Utah

People getting and carrying medical marijuana cards is on the rise in Utah. A recent state health department report shows that as of late March, more than 83-thousand people possess these cards. The report states this is a 19-percent increase over the past year. Officials say obtaining a card is not a complicated process. In Utah, persons seeking a card must be 21 years of age or older and have one of fifteen qualifying medical conditions. The two most common medical reasons are demonstration of persistent pain and PTSD. Medical records are not required, unless the only qualifying condition presented is PTSD. The legislation that allowed medical marijuana to be sold to people who get a doctor's recommendation if they have certain conditions, a compromise bill, was passed in 2018. Medical cannabis is a growing industry in the state, generating about 138-million dollars in sales revenue in 2023.

Utah Food Bank Opening New Pantry In Hurricane

The Utah Food Bank is putting down new roots in southern Utah. The organization announced it would add a new food pantry in the Hurricane Valley sometime this year and be located near the power department. It will aim to help southern Utahns who are facing food insecurity and be involved in programs such as SNAP and WIC. Officials plan to have the nine-thousand square foot facility open five days a week and take over for the older food pantry in the city.