Utah teen killed in off-roading accident donates organs to 9 recipients
McQuivey Family
and last updated 2021-05-11 22:13:13-04
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Utah â Authorities have identified the boy who
Friday night in the Warner Valley area near St. George, 14-year-old Zane McQuivey was critically injured when the side-by-side he was driving rolled.
The Utah Division of Parks and Recreation said the crash is still under investigation, but it appears the vehicle was traveling slowly up a hill when the driver attempted to turn. The UTV then rolled and landed on top of him.
McQuivey was flown to St. George Regional Hospital by a medical helicopter in critical condition. He died from his injuries on Sunday.
A 14-year-old boy has been identified as the victim killed by injuries suffered an off-roading accident in Washington County on Friday.
Zan McQuivey, a student from Crimson Cliffs Middle School who was described by family members as a kind and happy 14-year-old boy, was critically injured after the side-by-side off-highway vehicle he was operating crashed in the Purple Hills area of Warner Valley, according to a release issued by the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation.
A 38-year-old male passenger was also injured in the accident. Neither McQuivey nor the unidentified passenger appeared to have been wearing helmets or seatbelts at the time of the crash, according to the release. As of late Monday, the incident was still under investigation.
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HURRICANE Officials have identified the 14-year-old who died from his injuries on Saturday following an ATV accident.
The Utah Division of Parks and Recreation on Monday identified the 14-year-old as Zane McQuivey, of St. George.
Zane was transported by air ambulance following the ATV accident on Friday and later died on Saturday, according to Utah State Parks Lt. Regan Wilson.
His family issued a statement following his death: Zane was a kind and happy 14-year-old boy. He was an eighth-grader at Crimson Cliffs Middle School. He will be missed greatly by his family, friends, and community. We appreciate the outpouring of love and support that we have received. We are thankful for the Donor Connect program so that Zane is able to continue to help others.
Organ donors honored at SLC s Celebration of Life monument
Friday is Donor Remembrance Day - a chance to honor those whose decision to be organ donors helped others have a better chance at life.
and last updated 2021-04-30 14:15:42-04
SALT LAKE CITY â Friday is Donor Remembrance Day - a chance to honor those whose decision to be organ donors helped others have a better chance at life.
The gift of organ donation is observed throughout the month of April.
Itâs also an opportunity for the staff at Donor Connect to encourage Utahns to register as organ donors.
Salt Lake Cityâs Celebration of Life Monument memorializes both living and deceased organ donors.