
A dark green or blue older model Chrysler minivan that had handicap plates hit and dragged a motorcyclist 200 feet and then fled the scene yesterday in Ogden, Utah. Both vehicles were traveling south on Harrison Boulevard near the 4100 block at about 3:30 yesterday afternoon. Despite several leads Ogden City Police have not yet found the driver of the van. If you have any information call the police at 801-629-8060. Fox News has a good article on the crash.
The motorcyclist has been identified as 22-year-old Sean Lisonbee who remains in critical condition. Lisonbee is a partner at Garage Tatoo in Ogden and friends have set up an account to help pay for his medical bills – Gofundme. As of the time of this article they have raised $1,510.
If the driver of the van who fled the scene of an accident is apprehended he or she will be in violation of Utah Code 41-6a-401.3 and be cited with leaving the scene of the crash. The penalty for leaving the scene of the crash may be as high as a third degree felony – up to five years in prison and and a fine of not less than $750 and up to $5,000.
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