Car Crashes Into Highway Patrolman Attending Scene of Accident

A Utah Highway Patrol Officer was left in critical condition when he was hit by a vehicle while attending the roadside scene of another accident on July 6. Dramatic dashcam footage released by Utah Highway Patrol shows the officer, David Schiers, standing next to a white car that had hit skidded into freeway barriers in the wet conditions.

A black car is seen sliding out of control at speed towards Schiers and the stationary car, before hitting both at speed. The local Cedar City Police Department said a rescue crew found Schiers trapped under the car that was hit. Local news said he was taken to IMC in Salt Lake City, where he was expected to make a full recovery. Credit: Utah Highway Patrol