Fatal vehicle-pedestrian crash in front of Park City High School closes SR 248

vehicle-pedestrian accident in front of Park City High School Photo: UDOT

Updated at 9:32 a.m.

PARK CITY, Utah – Utah Highway patrol has confirmed that an adult female pedestrian has died after being struck by the operator of a pickup truck early this morning in front of Park City High School. The vehicle-pedestrian crash was reported at 7:24 a.m. this morning by UDOT.

According to state highway patrol, the driver of a pickup truck was traveling eastbound on Kearns Blvd (SR 248) as a female pedestrian was crossing the street not in a marked crossing zone. The female was struck by the pickup truck. The pedestrian was transported by ambulance to an area hospital in critical condition, then flown by medical helicopter to a hospital in the Salt Lake Valley where she was pronounced deceased.

The driver of the pickup remained on scene and was fully cooperative with the investigation.

Utah Highway Patrol confirmed the individual was not a student though several high school students witnessed the accident. Heidi Matthews of the Park City School District said the school’s crisis team was immediately brought in to help students and staff dealing with grief and trauma from the event.

The incident occurred on SR-248 (Kearns Blvd) at milepost 1 in Park City. Eastbound lanes were closed at Sidewinder Drive, and westbound lanes were closed at Comstock Drive. Eyewitness accounts indicate that the individual involved in the accident was receiving chest compressions.

The Park City School District released the following statement to families:

“This morning, an individual was involved in a vehicle-pedestrian accident in front of Park City High School. Multiple high school students witnessed the incident, and we recognize the emotional impact this may have on them, as well as our broader school community.

We want to assure you that the safety and well-being of our students and staff are our highest priorities. Mental health coaches are available on-site at Park City High School and throughout the district to support any student or staff member who may need assistance processing this difficult event. If your child needs additional support, please encourage them to speak with their school counselor or contact us directly.”

Traffic on Kearns Boulevard and the surrounding campus is heavily congested, and significant delays are expected as emergency responders remain on the scene. Students arriving late to Treasure Mountain Junior High, McPolin Elementary, and Park City High School will be excused. Families are encouraged to call or email their schools regarding attendance.

The incident is under investigation and TownLift will update as more information becomes available.