Teenager Hit by Box Truck While Retrieving Electric Motorcycle

13-year-old injured in Snyderville crash while attempting to move motorcycle from roadway

Mar. 14, 2026 at 8:07pm

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A 13-year-old boy was injured after being hit by a box truck in Snyderville, Utah while trying to move his electric motorcycle out of the road. The incident occurred after the boy and another 13-year-old were involved in a previous crash, with one boy ending up in the roadway. A passerby stopped to help, but when the other boy went to move the motorcycle, he was struck by the box truck, which reported not seeing the boy due to a bright spotlight obstructing their view.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the dangers that can arise when young riders are operating electric motorcycles on public roads, and the importance of proper safety precautions and visibility for both drivers and pedestrians. It also raises questions about the role of passersby in assisting at accident scenes and the potential unintended consequences of their actions.

The details

According to the Summit County Sheriff's Office, the two 13-year-old boys were riding electric motorcycles on Kilby Road near an intersection at 2200 west around 11 p.m. on Friday. One of the boys was injured and ended up in the roadway, while the other was able to move out of the way. A passerby driving a truck with a forward-facing spotlight stopped to assist, activating the spotlight and going to help the injured boy. However, when the other 13-year-old went to move the motorcycle out of the road, he and the motorcycle were struck by a box truck, which reported not seeing them due to the bright spotlight.

  • The incident occurred around 11 p.m. on Friday, March 14, 2026.
  • The 13-year-old boy who was hit by the box truck was taken to the hospital, and his family said he is expected to be okay.

The players

Summit County Sheriff's Office

The local law enforcement agency investigating the incident.

13-year-old boy

The teenager who was hit by the box truck while attempting to move his electric motorcycle out of the roadway.

Passerby

The driver of the truck with the forward-facing spotlight who stopped to assist the injured boy.

Box truck driver

The driver of the box truck that struck the 13-year-old boy and his electric motorcycle.

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What they’re saying

“The driver of the box truck reported that they did not see the boy or the motorcycle in the roadway due to the bright spotlight obstructing their view.”

— Summit County Sheriff's Office (kslnewsradio.com)

What’s next

The sheriff's office said the crash is still under investigation.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the need for increased safety measures and awareness when young riders are operating electric motorcycles on public roads, as well as the potential risks and unintended consequences that can arise when passersby attempt to assist at accident scenes.