UT Man Stephen Keddington ID’d As Victim In Wednesday Sandy Fatal Head-On Crash

SANDY, UT. (THECOUNT) — Stephen Keddington, of Murrah, Utah, has been identified as the victim in a two-vehicle crash in Sandy, Utah, Wednesday morning.

Keddington, 33, was operating a Honda Civic traveling west on 9000 South, when for unknown reasons, crossed centerlines and veered into oncoming traffic near 900 E, & 9000 S, in Sandy, UT, on Wednesday.

Keddington struck a Mazda head on.

The 36-year-old male driver of the Mazda received minor injuries and was not transported, according to ABC4.

Keddington was transported to an area hospital where he was later pronounced dead on multiple blunt force injuries consistent with the violent crash.

Police are still investigating the crash and why the driver crossed the center line but they have not said if drugs or alcohol were factors, reports ABC4.

Friends and family members took to Facebook to remember Keddington:

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with possible information on the crash should contact police at 911.

Sandy is a city in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States. The population was 87,461 at the 2010 census, making it the sixth-largest city in Utah. Sandy is home to the Shops at South Town shopping mall; the Jordan Commons entertainment, office and dining complex; and the South Towne Exposition Center, according to Wikipedia.