Daily News: Stranded hiker rescued in Logan Canyon and more news

Cache County Sheriff’s Department rescues stranded hiker

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Emergency crews used a rescue helicopter to rescue a stranded hiker on Tuesday. The 28-year-old man reportedly called 911 after becoming stuck in Logan Canyon above the Stokes Nature Center.

Cache County Sheriff’s Lt. Tim Ramirez said they used a drone to locate the hiker, who was uninjured but had not figured out how to get down safely.

The helicopter was able to lift the man off the cliff using a lifting device and bring him back to a command center on the highway. He was uninjured and could be freed without medical treatment.

The rescue took about four hours. Officials closed a section of US-89 several times during the rescue operation to allow the helicopter to land.

Man from Nibley fatally injured in side-on collision with bullet bike

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A 26-year-old Nibley man was killed in a motorcycle crash east of Hyrum Saturday night. Luis Salas died at the scene after striking another motorcyclist in Blacksmith Fork Canyon.

Sergeant Cade Brenchley of the Utah Highway Patrol said Salas was traveling eastbound on State Route 101 in a blue 2007 Suzuki shortly after 8:30 p.m. Near mile marker 19, he crossed the center line and collided with a white 2004 Kawasaki driven by 27-year-old Samuel Guymon of Logan.

Brenchley said police were increasingly concerned about bullet bike riders ignoring speed limits and driving too fast.

Logan Fire Department evacuates homes after gas line burst

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Two homes in Logan were evacuated Tuesday afternoon as emergency crews responded to a gas line that broke during construction at 1000 North 250 West.

Logan Fire Department rescue crews checked the area for gas levels and evacuated two units while they waited for a technician to turn off the gas.

According to battalion chief John Fullmer, his men also tried to eliminate possible sources of ignition around the breach.

Within an hour, the area was declared safe and residents were allowed to return to their homes.

Crockett Avenue will be partially closed on Wednesday

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Logan City authorities advise motorists to expect a partial closure of Crockett Avenue on Wednesday, June 19.

This road will be closed to through traffic between Canyon Road and 200 North from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The road closure is necessary to allow Logan Water Division crews to install a large valve for the main line. Motorists are asked to avoid the area of ​​Crockett Avenue on June 19.