Ranger Hurt When Pickup Collides With Cruiser

Ranger Kelly Brownson was involved in a head on collision while on patrol on the Kolob Terrace Road around noon on Friday, August 24th. Brownson was able to call dispatch, report his accident, and request an ambulance and traffic control. Rangers and Utah Highway Patrol and Washington County officers responded and found that both Brownson’s patrol vehicle and a full-size pickup from Arizona had sustained severe damage in the accident. Brownson and a 17-year-old passenger in the pickup were taken by ambulance to Dixie Regional Medical Center in St. George. Brownson was treated and released later that afternoon. Evidence at the scene suggests that the driver of the truck lost control on a curve due to high speed and drifted into the oncoming lane. The Utah Highway Patrol is investigating. Charges are  pending.