Motorcyclist Killed In Accident

On the evening of October 18th, park ranger/medic Cody Cole was flagged down by a motorcyclist along the Kolob Terrace Road. The motorcyclist said that his brother, Eugene Carlston, 52, of Saint George, Utah, had been involved in a serious motorcycle accident. Cole and ranger Pete Sawtell responded and provided advanced life support to Carlston. A Washington County deputy and ambulance and Utah Highway Patrol officers also responded. Carlston was pronounced dead at the scene. The Utah Highway Patrol is leading the investigation.  It’s believed that alcohol, drugs, and speed were contributing factors to the accident.