A man struck by a van while riding a bike down Big Cottonwood Canyon remained in critical condition Saturday afternoon.
Darrel Paskett, 18, was hit Friday night about five miles from the top of the canyon. The van hit the Kearns man from behind, Salt Lake County sheriff's deputy Mike Leary said.Paramedics transported him by medical helicopter to University Hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Deputies did not cite the 25-year-old man driving of the van but are still investigating, Leary said. Paskett's bike did not have reflectors and he was wearing dark clothing, investigators believe. He was hit at 7:30 p.m., just after dark.