Cedar City Car Accident Kills a 9-month-old Infant, 5 crtically Injured

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CEDAR CITY (GaeaTimes.com) — In a horrific car mishap near Cedar City, a 9-month-old infant was killed while critically injuring several others. The accident occured when a a garbage truck and van collided fact to face at SR130/3000 North Main in Cedar City.

According to some witnesses, the garbage truck was traveling west through the 3000 North Main intersection when it struck the van traveling south on SR130 at North Main Street. The occupants of the truck had rolled onto its side and the passenger van, with 5 occupants was pinned beneath the truck. Witnesses assisted in extricating and stabilizing the accident victims until emergency personnel arrived.

Among the occupants in the van was 9-month-old Angellee Stubbs who died of injuries sustained in the accident. The driver of the van, along the passengers, an 11-year-old boy and two 2-year-old boys, each sustained critical injuries. They are currently under treatment at Valley view Medical center. Both males in the garbage truck who also sustained injuries and were transported to hospital for medical treatment.

Cedar City Police are investigating the reasons behind accident and are interviewing the eye witnesses to find out the contributing circumstances leading to the fatal accident in order to prevent any future mishaps.