A passenger vehicle traveling west on 700 East hit a Ford Explorer Tuesday evening as it was pulling out of the Harmon’s parking lot to turn left, according to a report by The Spectrum. The collision forced the SUV to tip over. St. George Police Officer Tyrell Bangerter said each vehicle had a single occupant. The 84-year-old male driver of the SUV was the most severely injured.

“The male was conscious and breathing, so that’s a good sign,” he said. “I don’t know if he was wearing his seat belt.”

Both drivers were transported to Dixie Regional Medical Center. Bangerter said the 24-year-old female driver in the other vehicle had minor injuries, but asked to be transported to the hospital.

Ronny Sweat and her daughter Nicole Vasquez saw the accident happen while attempting to turn into the Harmon’s parking lot. Vasquez said she called 911.

Sweat said she stopped, put her flashers on and started directing traffic.

“It was just so slow,” Sweat said.

Vasquez said she went to talk to the driver in the SUV to make sure he was alert.

“People from the community just rushed together to help out,” she said.

Bangerter said the 84-year-old St. George man was flown to a Las Vegas hospital because of neck injuries.

The 24-year-old woman from Ivins, injured her ankle.

Remain as calm as possible.

Call the police, even if the accident is minor.  File a complete report with the police.

Get the names, contact information and insurance information of the other drivers.  A car description and license plate number are also helpful.

If a camera is handy, photograph the scene.  Limit your discussion of the accident to the police and insurance agents.  Be truthful.  Only sign documents for them.

Notify your insurance agent immediately after the accident, even at the scene with police present if possible.

Seek medical attention. Naturally, your health and safety should be your first concern and your top priority.  If you are injured, get immediate medical help from a qualified doctor. Don’t delay.  It is a good idea to have a card with relevant medical information for you and your family in your car.

Seek legal counsel.  It is a good idea to talk to an attorney shortly after your accident. An attorney can help you deal with the difficult insurance issues and help you obtain and preserve valuable evidence that will increase the value of your claim.  Your initial consultation with an attorney will be free of charge if someone else caused your injury.  You have absolutely nothing to lose, but much to gain.