Amber Averett and Children Injured in Payson Crosswalk Accident

On May 7, 2025, in Payson, Utah, Amber Averett and four children were struck by a Nissan Maxima while crossing 800 South in a designated crosswalk. The driver, an unidentified female, failed to yield during a turn and collided with the group, resulting in multiple injuries. Averett sustained head trauma and a broken leg, while the children, including her own and two family friends, suffered injuries such as a fractured femur in one child. All five individuals were transported to hospitals—Spanish Fork Hospital for Averett and her children, and Mountain View Hospital for the others—following the incident.

The driver cooperated with authorities at the scene and submitted to tests confirming no impairment. She was cited for failure to yield and causing an injury accident. This event marks one of several pedestrian-related incidents in the region recently, highlighting ongoing safety concerns at crosswalks.