Jayden Rich Critically Injured in Bountiful Motorcycle Crash

On May 16, 2025, a motorcycle crash occurred in Bountiful, Utah, involving 19-year-old Jayden Rich, who is currently in critical condition at Intermountain Medical Center in Murray. The incident took place on Bountiful Boulevard when a car made an abrupt U-turn, causing Rich, who was wearing a helmet, to collide with the vehicle and be thrown over it. He remains in a medically induced coma, though medical staff note that the helmet likely prevented a fatal neck injury. His family reports signs of improvement, such as reduced swelling, but he is unable to communicate at this time.

The Utah Department of Public Safety highlights a nearly 80% increase in motorcycle fatalities compared to the previous year, with overall crashes up by 16%. Authorities attribute this trend to a lack of awareness and excessive speed, urging riders to take safety courses and adhere to traffic laws.